will being an atheist at a catholic school effect my relationships with friends,class mates,and teachers?

Question

when i first came to this school i found out that my friend from 5th grade came here last year and we were very good friends.
i went to a different school last year,this is a catholic school and the teachers are all mean,i'm getting C's and i'm all quiet 75% of the time there and last year i went to a fun school where i learn alot and get striaght A+'s and i was most poplular 6th grader there and teacherse were cool and nice.
this year isn't going very well and i think its because maybe my friend told everyone about me last year and said i was an athiest and people she told that are catholic this year don't like me or somthing.
i only have 1 best friend and like 3 people i sumtimes hang out with but only a little and there all catholic!!
is the reason that im a atheist or i'm just not fitting or what?

i'm not telling anyone that i am an atheist but my friend fround out in 5th grade sum how.

Answer 1

Well, you don't have to go shouting to the world that you are an atheist, so no it shouldn't.
Also, maybe it has something to do with how you "lump" people together. Saying that all Catholics are alike is as small minded as saying all atheists are alike.
I went to a Catholic school, my kids have gone there also. There are different religions there and no one cares. The main thing is that people respect each other.
If you are only in middle school, I'm sorry but that is a hard time in your life. Boys and girls struggling through growing pains and trying to fit in. Just be yourself, it will work out. But stop drawing attention to yourself by being so consumed with religion.

Answer 2

I think that this would only be a problem in Religion class. Really, why would your friend have told everybody that you are an atheist? Are you sure you're not being a little paranoid? Are you, like, the ONLY person that is not Catholic in that whole school?

I think the attitude you have that your old school was so fun and your new school sucks, that your old teachers were good and your new teachers are all mean, etc., is what is affecting your relationships at the school. Maybe if you try to improve your grades, become more active and don't use your religious beliefs as an excuse, you won't have so much trouble fitting in to your new school.

My husband is an atheist and he also attended Catholic schools because his mother (who was a teacher) felt they offered a better education. He did not have trouble because he did not make his beliefs an issue. If you respect others beliefs they will be more likely to respect yours.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

I don't consider my atheist probably more agnostic. I went to Catholic schools all my life including a Catholic college. I never really had problems due to my religious beliefs. There were a few people that were a little dismissive based on religion but honestly I didn't want to be around anyone that judgmental anyway. You do not have to belong to the same religion in order to be friends. In fact in college there were several Orthodox Jewish girls there (it was an all girls school and their parents liked that). They fit in just fine too. You will have to take religion classes and probably attend church for special occasions. I would recommend that you treat these with respect and an open mind. Basically treat everyone as you wish to be treated. Do not try to disrespect their beliefs and you will find people to be friends with. It is normal for every young person to feel a little left out especially when changing schools. Give it some time and things will work out. Try joining some clubs or sports to meet people with similar interests. Good luck.

Answer 4

Talk to your parents about what is going on. Maybe they will let you change schools. Even if they don't, try to do what you are suppose to do so you don't get in trouble with the nuns. I've heard they can be real cruel. The fact that you are an athiest can make life really difficult at a catholic school. Try to make the best of it.

Answer 5

I assume that your last school was a public school.
I don't want to sound harsh but getting good grades in
a public school is nothing like getting good grades in a Catholic
School. stop being worried about not fitting in hit the books and you will do fine. as far as being an athiest I would think in a Catholic School you would have more people wanting to spend time with you the you would know what to do with. [poor lost soul in need of saving] so if you haven't expressed your beliefs to anyone at school then they don't know.

Answer 6

If you're not willing to switch schools, then make the best of it! You said you used to really popular, so why not act the same way? Talk, be friendly, discuss things in class. Try not to let religion make that big of an impact, although it is a religious school. Just do whatever you were doing before!

Answer 7

It seems odd to me that your parents would put you in a Catholic school when you are an atheist. Maybe you should talk to them about it and tell them how you feel and that you would like to go back to "regular" school...

And yes I'm sure if people know you are a atheist in a catholic school they would treat you differently... Good luck!

Answer 8

the curriculum in a catholic school is very different than public schools they are much more strict. I can not see why your parents would send you to a catholic school to begin with as it does teach religion

Answer 9

if your an atheist why are you at a catholic school? you should probably change schools. the fact that your beliefs conflict with everyone else you are just going to have more problems.

Answer 10

When the Sisters get together and start talking about you,your in for some ruff times.