as you can see from my other question i want to move schools. but im not sure if its right to go to a catholic school if your a chrisian. i just want to go to a catholic school because they have uniforms and i dont have to worry about what im wearing or anything. but my parents just to say i cant move would be like your christian why do you want to go to a catholic school. but some of my friends go to a catholic school when their christian...
thanks for reading any advice is welcome
2007-03-17 06:42:52 · 15 answers · asked by luu.dacris 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Catholics are Christians...
The church of Christianity is split into two main churches: Catholic and Protestant. The Catholic church was the original church of christianity until protestants split away. Now there are many different forms of protestant.
2007-03-17 06:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by funaholic 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you consider the fact that Catholics are Christians then the answer is most definitively yes.
Non-Catholic Christians can attend Catholic schools, so long as they do not mind being schooled in Catholic beliefs and practices.
Generally speaking, even if you are not interested in Catholicism, the quality of education received at a Catholic schools is typically better than public schools. You still get the same math/science/social studies/etc.
If you are thinking of attending a Catholic school, nothing wrong with that even if you're not Catholic.
2007-03-21 06:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason why you can't go to a Catholic school just keep in mind that you will more than likely have a religion class where they will teach you about the Catholic faith and you might have to attend Mass depending on what Catholic school you go to. I am Catholic and went to a Catholic school for a couple of years and there were some kids in my class that were not Catholic.
2007-03-17 12:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by cocoalabean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop thinking that Catholics are not Christians. That is your first problem. Catholics worship God, they read the Bible, they know Christ as their savior, they do NOT worship Mary like many people think, and other things that are misunderstood. Catholics are Christians too. Yes, there are some things thare different in their doctrine, but that doesn't mean they aren't Christians. If you want to go to that school, then certainly you can go. You will be learning more about the Catholic doctrines and perhaps understand things a little better. There have been many people that have gone to Catholic schools that are not Catholic. You wouldn't be the first. But, really, you shouldn't think they aren't Christians. Feel free to email me if you have questions about this. My email is on yahoo answers.
2007-03-17 06:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My wife went to Catholic school, actually her entire education, and during that time she met a diverse community, including (of course) Catholics and Christians of all the faith traditions that follow Christ, as well as Muslims, pagans, Jews and a Buddhist.
Going to Catholic school doesn't mean you'll become Catholic, or ostracized for not being Catholic. It does mean you'll be instructed in morality (I can't think of any morals where Catholics and non-Catholics would really disagree), Scripture and theology. You may find some differences with some of the points of theology or some understandings of Scripture. If you talk with your instructors in these classes during the first week, and tell them of your concerns, you'll most likely find them understanding, and find it is not meant so much as an indoctrination as an understanding of Catholic thinking. I think this will alleviate any fears you or your parents will have by allowing you to understand why we differ in our denominations and what there is to unite us. Besides, an understanding of Christian theology or Christian history is incomplete without an understanding of at least the basics of Catholic theology or Catholic history.
You'll probably also go to chapel once a day or once a week. This is time with God just as is any time in church on Sunday services.
However if you do find the environment to be hostile, unfriendly or oppressive (other than the uniforms, of course), or you find you are compelled to worship in a way that you are not comfortable with, be up front with the school faculty and staff, and if necessary withdraw and transfer.
I am a Catholic, devoutly so and gratefully so, and I find the educational system to be strong and scrupulous, but I would not want you to sacrifice any of your beliefs or feel compelled to do something antithetic to your conscience for that reason.
It would be best to talk with the school admissions office ahead of time. I'm sure they have many non-Catholic students and will do their best to make sure you are part of the community, and not excluded because of your faith background.
In Christ,
V17
2007-03-19 06:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think a lot of people don't understand that christian has more than one meaning. (i just learned this myself this summer). traditionally it means any follower of christ. in modern society it also stands for a particular religious group that claims the name christian as it's title so to be seperate from baptist, catholic, anglican and other christ believing groups. christans in the modern sense believ they are following christ's word in the truest form and have therefore taken on the name christan.
to answer your question kiddo, only you and your parents can decide what is right for you. but know that the ideology of catholocism is differtent from your church and could be preached at the school. if you can make your way thru that that go for it. i am sure you will not be the only one there and catholics are christians in the traditional definition so you may like the environment.
2007-03-17 06:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by s.delia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do not have the right to reject you for not being a Catholic, and seeing as you believe in almost exactly the same things that Catholic's do -- you won't have the big of a problem.
if you go, however, you will have to follow all attend mass/religion class/etc -- if that is a problem for you then maybe you should reconsider.
other than that, im sure you will not be the only non-catholic..
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2007-03-17 09:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
I went to Catholic school for 14 years. Most of my classmates where not from Catholic families - but from Christian ones. In highschool, I had two Jewish classmates.
Most families send their children to Catholic school for the education, and now-a-days they can elect not to have their children taught the sacraments through Catholic school if they are from a different church.
2007-03-17 06:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many non-Catholics go to Catholic schools. All are welcome to come and learn.
Some parents may be concerned about whether they will try to turn you into a Catholic.
I suggest your parents (and maybe you too) make an appointment with the principal of the Catholic school and ask about everything that they have concerns about.
Then your parents can decide what is best for you. I recommend that you gracefully accept your parent's decision.
With love in Christ.
2007-03-17 16:07:11 · answer #9 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Catholics are Christians. They were the first ones. Now you're probably Protestant, Baptist, or Evangelical but Catholics are Christians like you are. They're just from a different denomination.
2007-03-17 08:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by cynical 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Catholics ARE Christian. They were the first Christians. Catholics started the term Christian.
2007-03-17 07:08:44 · answer #11 · answered by Midge 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋