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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this conversation misses that there are benefits to mass and prayer that are outside of the religious benefits. Mass and other religious activities like praying the rosary help kids learn to sit still, quiet their brain and focus. It teaches them that there are times when you have to be respectful. Frequently my child's class has a prayer leader which is a daily practice in public speaking. I personally like these practices for the religious reasons but I also think they provide educational benefits. I'm not sure how these are done in public schools but I can see the benefit at my kids k-8.  [/quote]

This is the most insightful comment of all.

When I attend the weekly school Mass at my kids' elementary, I am always impressed by how quiet and still they are, particularly before Mass begins.

And of course, the readers and altar severs  are students. They are taking on speaking and leadership roles in front of hundreds of their peers. And similar opportunities are availed to students every day.[/quote]

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