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I'm looking at private elementary schools in the area we will be moving to and the only option is Catholic. Boooo...
Not that we can really afford private but it would have been nice to have had an option.
You'll be able to afford catholic school over other private schools. Why not consider a Catholic school?
Full disclosure: my job is working with catholic schools.
Yeah looking at the fees we could definitely afford catholic, it's cheaper than daycare. But entry requirements say must be a member of the catholic community and preferably part of the parish. I'd have to check it out but it also looks like there is a lot of religion taught, I'm not ok with the bible being taught as fact.
You'll be able to afford catholic school over other private schools. Why not consider a Catholic school?
Full disclosure: my job is working with catholic schools.
Yeah looking at the fees we could definitely afford catholic, it's cheaper than daycare. But entry requirements say must be a member of the catholic community and preferably part of the parish. I'd have to check it out but it also looks like there is a lot of religion taught, I'm not ok with the bible being taught as fact.
I would call and find out more or visit when you move. Catholic schools, at least here in the States, don't require that you're Catholic. In schools here, anywhere from 10-30% of kids in each school aren't Catholic. They also have a non-parish tuition rate posted which leads me to believe non C's aren't an issue. If you're seriously considering it, I would encourage you to ask the school if there's a parent from a non catholic family that has kids in the school and talk with them about their experience. There are so many facets to catholic education beyond religion. Ethics and morals are high on that list.
As for bible being taught as fact.... Catholics don't read the Bible. Lol, I kid. Catholic humor, sorreh. I think you will find the religious education piece less fact/fundamental and more gospel values, social justice and service oriented.
Yeah looking at the fees we could definitely afford catholic, it's cheaper than daycare. But entry requirements say must be a member of the catholic community and preferably part of the parish. I'd have to check it out but it also looks like there is a lot of religion taught, I'm not ok with the bible being taught as fact.
I would call and find out more or visit when you move. Catholic schools, at least here in the States, don't require that you're Catholic. In schools here, anywhere from 10-30% of kids in each school aren't Catholic. They also have a non-parish tuition rate posted which leads me to believe non C's aren't an issue. If you're seriously considering it, I would encourage you to ask the school if there's a parent from a non catholic family that has kids in the school and talk with them about their experience. There are so many facets to catholic education beyond religion. Ethics and morals are high on that list.
As for bible being taught as fact.... Catholics don't read the Bible. Lol, I kid. Catholic humor, sorreh. I think you will find the religious education piece less fact/fundamental and more gospel values, social justice and service oriented.
thanks, i'll definitely go to the open house and find out more closer to the time. I just downloaded the K registration form and they do take non-catholics but they are 8th priority and apparently any catholic school accepting more than 15% non catholics per grade have to receive special permission.
Yeah looking at the fees we could definitely afford catholic, it's cheaper than daycare. But entry requirements say must be a member of the catholic community and preferably part of the parish. I'd have to check it out but it also looks like there is a lot of religion taught, I'm not ok with the bible being taught as fact.
I would call and find out more or visit when you move. Catholic schools, at least here in the States, don't require that you're Catholic. In schools here, anywhere from 10-30% of kids in each school aren't Catholic. They also have a non-parish tuition rate posted which leads me to believe non C's aren't an issue. If you're seriously considering it, I would encourage you to ask the school if there's a parent from a non catholic family that has kids in the school and talk with them about their experience. There are so many facets to catholic education beyond religion. Ethics and morals are high on that list.
As for bible being taught as fact.... Catholics don't read the Bible. Lol, I kid. Catholic humor, sorreh. I think you will find the religious education piece less fact/fundamental and more gospel values, social justice and service oriented.
+1 to all of this. I am not Catholic. I wouldn't really even say I'm religious, although I was raised in a Lutheran church. Until 5 years ago, would not have ever considered Catholic education for my kid. Then I moved here, and couldn't find a teaching job, and after a year got desperate enough to apply to Catholic schools. I can't say enough good things about it. There are just a lot of amazing things happening here. Not all of our students are Catholic, and IMO our religion department does a great job of teaching about other belief systems (this is a high school, so it's more appropriate to study other religions in depth at this age). Our science department is not limited by Catholic doctrine. As a school, we don't preach the bible, but we uphold Catholic values like serving the poor and celebrating the good in each other. This year our theme is "Do small things with great love."
Just keep an open mind. Around here, Catholic grade schools are affiliated with a parish, and the tuition is usually a little higher if you're not a member of the parish.
In my state, you don't have to be Christian/Catholic to apply to those schools, but you have to admit to them that you believe in their religious teachings/acknowledge their religion. There was no way Dh was going to do that. It's all about your comfort level.
In my experience and from what I see through my work, religion isn't so much taught stand alone, like bible study, but the values and such are woven into all classes and subjects. It is truly a fantastic education.
Post by Susan0utLoud on Mar 1, 2017 12:16:41 GMT -5
I'm having feels. I gave my maternity clothes (not all, I kept some sweaters and tanks that I love and still wear) to a woman in the office next door. She doesn't have a lot of money for mat clothes and I see her squeezing into her regular clothes and looking uncomfortable everyday. She is my size and I know she'll be able to use almost all of it but it's sad. I know no more babies are in my future, but things like this just.... hit me in the feels.
In my state, you don't have to be Christian/Catholic to apply to those schools, but you have to admit to them that you believe in their religious teachings/acknowledge their religion. There was no way Dh was going to do that. It's all about your comfort level.
yeah this is where I'm at. If i believed in God even a little i think i'd have no issues but the mention of prayer groups and growing relationships with Jesus but it's a really big obstacle to get over. But based on what Susan0utLoud and JoBub have said I will go have a look.
In my state, you don't have to be Christian/Catholic to apply to those schools, but you have to admit to them that you believe in their religious teachings/acknowledge their religion. There was no way Dh was going to do that. It's all about your comfort level.
It's not that way at all here. I have students who are absent from school for all Jewish holidays. They are totally allowed to believe what the do and practice their religion. We just ask that within school walls you "uphold Catholic values" which really just comes down to being nice to each other. Like we expect everyone to participate in service opportunities and stuff, even if you don't feel "called" to serve the needy as catholics do.
ETA Also, everyone goes to Mass on Holy days. As a teacher who is not Catholic, I am there in a supervisory role. For a non-Catholic student, we just ask them to be respectful and participate as much or as little as they are comfortable with. As a high-school student, I don't think anyone's beliefs are threatened by having to sit through mass a few times a year. But I understand this would be a totally different situation in a grade school. I doubt they're going to single out the non-Catholics and tell the little kids "You don't have to sing with the rest of the class if you don't want to" because they wouldn't understand as much. And if you're not comfortable with your kid learning "This Little Light of Mine," then perhaps it's just not for you.
In my state, you don't have to be Christian/Catholic to apply to those schools, but you have to admit to them that you believe in their religious teachings/acknowledge their religion. There was no way Dh was going to do that. It's all about your comfort level.
It's not that way at all here. I have students who are absent from school for all Jewish holidays. They are totally allowed to believe what the do and practice their religion. We just ask that within school walls you "uphold Catholic values" which really just comes down to being nice to each other. Like we expect everyone to participate in service opportunities and stuff, even if you don't feel "called" to serve the needy as catholics do.
This. I've never heard of a catholic school requiring that, at least on the West coast. A tour is a great way to learn what it's all about. I will also say that at the schools I work with there is no pressure to convert or anything like that.
I'm having feels. I gave my maternity clothes (not all, I kept some sweaters and tanks that I love and still wear) to a woman in the office next door. She doesn't have a lot of money for mat clothes and I see her squeezing into her regular clothes and looking uncomfortable everyday. She is my size and I know she'll be able to use almost all of it but it's sad. I know no more babies are in my future, but things like this just.... hit me in the feels.
I've been tempted to get rid of the baby clothes C outgrew, but I can't do it yet. DH is adamantly against a third, and I kind of want one but know money would be tight with a third daycare payment. Even if we spaced it out I just can't keep spending that insane amount of money. Plus we live in different states then family, so we have no contingency plans when we need help.
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