How do you feel about non-Catholics attending Catholic schools? In Canada, because of public funding of religious education, non-Catholics are permitted to attend, so do you feel that it is their right or are you opposed?
2006-06-10 08:48:56 · 17 answers · asked by Nicole 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course it is right, they might learn some good values. Isn't it stange that non catholics would send their kids to catholic school?
2006-06-10 08:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The first answer is right. The public schools in the US are very badly monitored, and people think that their children are safer in the Catholic schools. There was supposed to be a "voucher" program for those who could not afford tuition (don't know if that has happened).
Well, I attended public school as a child, and learned all my vices from friends in the Catholic schools. :)
2006-06-10 15:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not Catholic and I just gratuated from a Catholic high school. The school was supportive and understood there were people from all faiths attending. I don't think it's a matter of being Catholic, rather a teaching style which instills honor, integrity, and respect.
2006-06-10 15:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing at all wrong with it. All 7 of my children are in Catholic schools, and they have many classmates who are not Catholic.
My father-in-law's physical therapist was Buddhist- and she went to Catholic school in Chicago through 12th grade.
A Catholic education is more than just teaching Catholicism. A Catholic education is a well balanced education in a Christian environment- forming tomorrow's leaders by teaching not only 'book' smarts, but also sound judgement grounded in Gospel values.
Non-Catholics in our Catholic schools are an asset. They not only can offer a contrast in views, allowing Catholic students to learn about other faiths and denominations...but the non Catholics also learn about Catholicism...not to convert them, but to help them understand what it means- and doesn't mean to call oneself Catholic. The physical therapist I mentioned still has a profound respect for Catholics and their faith---she also asks Mary's intercession!
2006-06-11 15:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is an issue of their lawful rights that is in question here. Quality education should be accessible to everyone, which means, if a Jewish or Baptist university/school offers their door to those non-member faiths, then they should be allowed to; keeping in mind that the school's religious faith takes precedence over their own.
Which means, if the school decides to pray every morning, the student who isn't a member of the school's religion should honor it and have no right whatsoever to make concession to cater to his belief/religion. The students and their parents should acknowledge this prior to entering a religion-based schools.
If the school decides to teach religion-based programs and classes, it would be treated the same way, with option for the student of a different faith to not attend it.
Yes, I believe it is their right as a taxpayer to attend private schools, but it should be written out ahead of time the rules outlining the protection of the school's faith-based emphasis on certain classes and norms. If they don't follow that basic guidelines, religious/private schools would be nothing but a name with curricula same as that of public schools.
2006-06-10 16:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by azrach187 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is Canada, and what is right and wrong there is their business .. I guess the real question should be did the children's parents pay into the tax system? If so, they should get any benefit provided by this expenditure... but why if they are not Catholic, would they want to poision their kids minds?
2006-06-10 15:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by GruHairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I support the idea. In Catholic schools, they would learn about the Catholic faith. If more Non-Catholics were to be informed what the Catholic Church does believe, then I feel there wouldn't be such animosity towards the Catholic Church.
2006-06-13 10:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If my tax dollars are going towards something, you'd better believe I'll at least check the situation out. I do not approve of the public funding religion...I believe in the seperation of church and state all the way. I actually think this is the first time I've ever got mad at something done in Canada! Golly me!
2006-06-10 15:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by beauvoir_babe1865 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they attend catholic schools in the US too often because thier parents would rather pay to send them there then allow them to go to public schools
2006-06-10 15:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as they accept and respect where they are and don't interfere with their daily activities . it's not a cult where the secrets will get out or something . that sounds crazy though , why would you want your kid there if you weren't catholic . you are basicaly saying i want you to pretend to be catholic when you are at school then change when you get home to our religion
2006-06-10 15:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋