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I went to Catholic schools in the 70’s, and even during that wacky time we still started each school day off with Mass. Thankfully the school we send our children to today still maintains this practice, but sadly this seems to be the exception these days.
I have some very negative opinions as to why I think this has happened, and I want to get your feedback on this. I’m hoping I’m totally wrong, but here goes.
I believe the reason this has happened is that Catholic schools have caved in to the nominal Catholics and non-Catholics who attend. I believe these people may have put some pressure on the schools to “better use their time”, to quit “wasting” such valuable learning time. “Every day is a bit much don’t you think? Why not just make it one day during the week?” Add to this the watered down catechesis resulting in a diminished appreciation of the Mass, and you have what you have today, Mass on Friday’s only.
You might argue something about the Priest shortage, but I’ve seen this in parishes that have more than 1 Priest.
Thoughts? Comments?
I have some very negative opinions as to why I think this has happened, and I want to get your feedback on this. I’m hoping I’m totally wrong, but here goes.
I believe the reason this has happened is that Catholic schools have caved in to the nominal Catholics and non-Catholics who attend. I believe these people may have put some pressure on the schools to “better use their time”, to quit “wasting” such valuable learning time. “Every day is a bit much don’t you think? Why not just make it one day during the week?” Add to this the watered down catechesis resulting in a diminished appreciation of the Mass, and you have what you have today, Mass on Friday’s only.
You might argue something about the Priest shortage, but I’ve seen this in parishes that have more than 1 Priest.
Thoughts? Comments?