I've been working as a private teacher for a while, I teach Spanish and Japanese as a second language. Things had been great, so great I'm starting a bsuiness. It looks like my business is going to eventually make me some good money, but for now I'm broke. I really need money.
Someone must've referenced me, out of nowhere, I got a call from a school offering me a teaching job.
I said YES, but they told me that tomorrow I had to go talk to some sister. I then I began to remember I once went to that school.
It's all full of saints and Catholic images. I'm a Methodist, I just wouldn't be comfortable there, and I really don't want to have to tell my pastor I'm working at a Catholic private school.
On one hand, I need the money, on the other hand I wouldn't be comfortable there.
What should I do?
2007-08-16 10:18:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They are not asking you to believe what they believe. Hold on tight to your faith and take the job.
Anyway, remember that you can do all things through Christ which strengths you. I work in a public school and some of what they teach goes completely against what I believe. Maybe God is steering you in that direction for more reasons other than just a job.
Good luck. I will be praying for you.
2007-08-16 10:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Sunny Girl♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're not going to be comfortable there then don't take the job. The number one thing you should be there for is to teach the kids, and if you're heart isn't in it that walk away now. I'm a little confused how you could have forgotten that you once went to school there. Seems a little fishy to me... I am a graduate of Catholic school, and the number one thing my religion teacher drove into our heads was that we are Christians. Christian first, Catholic second. I am always miffed by people who say they are a Christian as if I am not. That being said, I think that if you were teaching foreign languages you would have little do to with the religion aspect of the school. The worst is maybe having to go to church once a week with the school. If they even do that. Best of luck with your decision!
2016-05-20 16:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started with a company called Two Sisters Goumet two months ago and we have a lot of good Christian women in this business. This would be a really good way for you to network with people and earn extra money while working on your own business. You could even reach out to Spanish and Japansese women because of your ability to speak other languages. Because you already belong to a church, you probabaly know a lot of people who would get you off to a great start. This business has really changed my life and the women in this business are amazing. My website is www.twosistersgourmet.net/web/jbariteau
2007-08-17 14:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jennee B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never ceases to puzzle me where protestants got the idea that Catholics aren't Christians. Folks, before Martin Luther and Henry IIX, Catholics were the ONLY Christians (Okay, there was the Eastern Orthodox, but Rome recognizes them as Catholic even today)! Maybe if you'd study your history, you'd appreciate where you come from a little better.
Take the job, open your mind. You might regain an appreciation of some of the traditions you've lost, and overcome some of your misconceptions about what us EEEEVIL Catholics are up to!
2007-08-16 11:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
FOR THE LAST TIME:
CATHOLICS ARE CHRISTIANS.
What's this "wouldn't be comfortable there" business? And if working there is something your pastor would have an issue with - you are WAY to involved in church. It's not your pastors business where you work if he's not offering to pay your bills.
If you seriously cannot understand that Catholicism is Christianity, you shouldn't take the job. But I think you need to search your heart a bit about where you attend church, how much you let others at your church have power over your life instead of you using your own head, and about how you treat other Christians who do not worship EXACTLY the same way you do.
2007-08-16 10:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by Marvelissa VT 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
You're teaching foreign languages, right? Your specific branch of Christianity should not make a difference.
They must have known you were not Catholic, or at least they will find out in your interview. If they're okay having a non-Catholic teaching their students, then you should feel okay with teaching them as well.
2007-08-16 10:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by SDW 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Accept the fact you can't have your cake and eat it too.
You will either take the job, and tolerate Catholic beliefs and practices so long as you work at the school.
Or you can stick to your religious convictions and be broke.
What's it going to be?
BTY - it might help you to know that Catholics are Christians too.
2007-08-17 05:20:34 · answer #7 · answered by Daver 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You made an appointment to go see this "Sister" and you should follow-through with that promise, of course.
Discuss the job, try to evaluate the School as it is NOW, not by your memories. Then make a decision.
2007-08-16 10:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry, but Catholic is just one truckstop away from Methodist. Grow up and get a grip.
2007-08-16 10:28:15 · answer #9 · answered by Cusper 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can work there just for the purpose of teaching...but you do not have to participate in any worship....tell them you are protestant and you would not be in the worship aspect....just establish that understanding up front
you can always take it temporarily and then quit later....
i have worked in a university with a bunch of aetheists...for years... i was not comfortable...but it was just a pay check....and when i went home i had my own life.....
it is your decision....you just have to make up your mind....
2007-08-16 10:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋