Catholics...how do you feel about this?

Question

Where I come from, the catholics schools will not allow non catholics into their territory ...unless of course you have a nice big donation to give.

Please, hold up on the shabby answers, because it's the truth!

Dear *Wishful Thinker*

I am editing and clarifying this

*I am not on yahoo answers for respect*

I am here to understand why people behave with immoral standards *in the name of God*

Answer 1

I really think the asker is not giving the complete story whether they know it or not.

We really have to determine whether this is one of the following
a private religious school
a public religious school
a mission school
or other.

In different situations different things can occur. This is never a situation of keeping people ignorant for lack of money especially with the Catholic Church. I know numerous cases of underprivileged students being admitted to Catholic schools with the Church paying the bill for education.

I say asker provide more detail on this place called "territory" and provide the exact school name or asking this question is meaningless and deceiving.

Answer 2

Where I live, the Catholic schools accept students from any denomination, and sure, there are some rich people, but it has mostly middle class or lower that have their children attending. I live in St. Landry parish in Louisiana and it was ranked the poorest parish/county in the United States. The Catholic schools here care more about the education than the money. And no, I am not Catholic, but there is a good chance that my children will attend the school I am referring to if the educational level does not improve at their high school they are supposed to attend. And I am far from rich, only rich in my heart.

Answer 3

Catholic schools are private schools, and have the right to admit only a select student population. Most Catholic schools do admit non-Catholic students, and many non-Catholic parents do send their chilcren to Catholic schools for the better quality of education they receive there. However, you might imagine that a more open acceptance policy does present some problems in a setting where the central motive is growth in the Catholic faith. So I can see why some Catholic schools would exercise their option to keep their student body Catholic.

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Answer 4

I am a 'fallen away' Catholic...simply because I can no longer tolerate the politics of the church. I still have my faith, and will keep it always, but I want no part of that particular - or any other - 'organized religion'.

As a Christian, the best thing that one can do is ask themselves, "What would Jesus do?" I know it sounds trite and very popularistic right now - but I do believe it is the best barometer to determining how you should act. If you believe in Jesus and the teachings of Christianity...asking yourself that question makes things a whole lot easier.

So...to your question...is it right to segregate non-Catholics from the school? Well, what would Jesus do? My beliefs tell me that the school would be open to all - but the non-Catholic members would have to accept and respect the curriculum of the school - and not try to have the religious teachings removed.

Answer 5

That's odd .. considering I'm an atheist, my kids are not baptised and they attend a catholic school. I chose this option out of pure selfishness. Our public school suck. The class sizes are enourmous and the education is a joke. The catholic school has smaller class sizes and a better chance for my kids to learn something. In the meantime, they are learning foundation for the catholic religion, so they have some knowledge of religion to base their future decisions on. They hear religious dogma at school, then come home and hear the truth from me. (truth being historical and factual, not my opinions). They're free to believe whatever they like, but I first want to ensure they have knowledge of the religions in our society before they make that choice.

Answer 6

Catholic schools are private and hold that right. It would be just as fair to have a private Jewish school that only let in Jews, or private Islam school that only let in Muslims. Private schools can decide who they let in, that's why they are private. Everyone can go to a public school, but not everyone can go to a private school. Private schools, if I recall correctly, actually have to pay more in taxes, which is why they charge the families for those to attend. Public schools are free (or cheep)

Answer 7

well first of all a Catholic school teaches Catholic doctrine and I do not think that Protestants would be too happy about this.
secondly, it is a shame that money can decide who can or cannot go to these schools, but perhaps they have many overheads and have to rely on big pickings, thats how it is these days.

Answer 8

Catholic schools are private learning institutions and, thus, can make up their own rules which both student and visitor must obey.

Some Catholic schools are more "non nonsense" than others. And none of them are free, as far as I know. They all require tuition.

Answer 9

I am not a catholic, but if a private school just wants to hire (A) and not (B) than that is up to them, even if it is unfair that they will hire (B) because of a large donation.

Its their money, they can do with it as they wish.

Answer 10

Can you name any private school that doesn't charge you for attending?