And if so were you a practicing Catholic then and are you more or less active in the Catholic faith now?
What affect do you think Catholic schools had on your socialization, education, religious views, and understanding of other religions?
2006-12-01 17:17:29 · 12 answers · asked by az 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, simply marvellous though I didn't know it at the time.
positives gained: socialisation and social responsibility, discipline, respect for other, orthodox religious view, openness to dialogue, openness to examination, higher academic standard.
appreciation of true love, devotion and commitment.
2006-12-03 04:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did. My first year was The 7Th grade. The change was a real shocker thought I had died and gone to hell. This lasted for about a month. Then I began to excel. I truly enjoyed the academic excellence. Even the demanded respect to superiors was a pleasant experience. The school I attended was first class. Sister Lucy, was without a doubt the best teacher ever.
I converted to Catholicism. In the 8Th grade I attended a different Catholic school. Though not as good as the first, it was miles ahead of public school.
In the 9Th grade back to public school. I had forgotten the lack of discipline and respect. I became one of the worst offenders of the system. Again I was out of my element.
If I had been master of my fate, I would have stayed in Catholic School #1. The reason being, I learned more in that school than in the previous 6 years and the following 9 years which included 4 years of college. In effect I have a 7Th grade education. I got it in one year.
No I am no longer a Catholic. Somewhere along the way of dysfunction I lost that too.
2006-12-02 02:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by scallywag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Catholic School, but I am not Catholic. I went from there to Baptist School. I hated Catholic School when I was there because I was different. I thought the Baptist School would be better. The Catholic students were finally feeling what I was feeling ( even though I wasn't Baptist). But then I realized that no one deserved that. I am much more comfortable in Catholic services than I am in most protestant ( my own faith being the only one). They are more real. More comforting. Socialization - for elementary - was fine. Education was outstanding. Religious views were wonderful. It really makes you think. Make up your own mind. What do you want to believe. Religiously, it helped me to be more tolerant of other religions. The only thing I have no tolerance for is a bunch of people waving Bibles in the air telling me my class mate is going to hell because they aren't 'christian', they're Catholic. If I had to send my kids to either a Catholic School or a 'Christian' one. Catholic all the way ( ironic, because technically, Catholic is Christian).
2006-12-02 01:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by The Pope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did, for one year. I was never Catholic, and I hated going to school there, but I did learn a lot academically and about Catholicism.
The school only went to sixth grade, so thereafter all the children went into public school. I can't remember one of them that got into much trouble with authority figures. No drug addicts, teen pregnancy, or any of that. The overwhelming majority did well academically.
But, as it was quite expensive, all but two were also from very well-off families with parents that were themselves well educated.
As far as socialization... they were some of the most spoiled, mean kids I've ever known. There were a few that were the picked-on and they were nice and quiet. But the majority of that class was composed of Veruca Salt type children.
As far as I went, since it was just one year, it didn't have much affect on me other than making me miserable for the duration that I was there.
2006-12-02 01:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Snark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Catholic schools growing up. I hated every bit of it. I think they did not teach me enough about the outside world. I haven't been to a catholic church since my grandpa passed away 7 years ago. I had to learn things the hard way. That is why my kids will never go to a Catholic school.
2006-12-02 01:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anna A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Lutheran School. It's like Catholic school without the rulers and penguins.
I had friends who went to Catholic school and they praised the education. They learned history from people who actually lived in those countries.
One of my Catholic School friends was the #1 or #2 best speller in the class (you got a piece of candy if you were #1 and he liked candy). Anytime I need to know how to spell a word I come to him because he's easier to deal with than Funken Wagnals!
My Lutheran school education was pretty good, however a non-secular private school I went to was even better. They learned French in 4th grade and I learned Spanish with them in 5th grade.
2006-12-02 01:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing I learnt from catholic schools I went to is being discipline and faithful. This has affected my career life. Another thing is how to pray even though I am still struggling to
2006-12-02 01:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by Petros 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My going to a Catholic school was the first step in becoming an atheist. I never looked back.
2006-12-02 01:20:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a recovering Catholic. Secular Humanist.
2006-12-02 01:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes - it was disastrous morally and socially
2006-12-02 02:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋