Is Catholic School worth the sacrifice

[vz71]

My wife has also asked me to take this approach.
I figured it may not be worth the effort given the outcome of various meetings with the principle that had the pastor in attendence.

But there may be more impact with a number of people signing onboard.
I do know that there are several other parents that have had similar experiences to my own.

 

[pnewton]

I appreciate all the comments. We are taking the plunge this year. It involves a major financial restructuring and delaying things we really need to do. We have committed ourselves to alt least two years with a goal of staying in through the eighth grade. So far I love the school and the people there. But WOW! 6K!

My little one is below.

 

[vz71]

I am sure you will find the education worth it.

I firmly believe my experiences to be unique.

 

[CarlaOLS]

My wife has also asked me to take this approach.
I figured it may not be worth the effort given the outcome of various meetings with the principle that had the pastor in attendence.

But there may be more impact with a number of people signing onboard.
I do know that there are several other parents that have had similar experiences to my own.

If it’s as bad as all that and it can be proven - the Bishop is who you want to contact.
ALL Catholic schools are under each Bishop’s jurisdiction.
Of course continue to pray over it - ask God carry our HIs will in the school and perhaps the principal will be replaced. Meanwhile as long as it’s not really affecting your kids, I’d probably keep them in too.

 

[vz71]

If it’s as bad as all that and it can be proven - the Bishop is who you want to contact.
ALL Catholic schools are under each Bishop’s jurisdiction.

Over the course of the last year I have been documenting every meeting and every phone call. The sum total is a document that is over 30 pages long that does not read very well for the principal.
But ultimately it is only my writings, and not proof. For that I would need a tape recording.
About the only thing that can be proven is a constant theme from the principal claiming he does not answer to the church in any way, that he is the highest office and that if there is an issue there are no higher authorities that we can talk to besides himself. He seems confident enough that he has allowed a number of people to be witness to this.

Of course continue to pray over it - ask God carry our HIs will in the school and perhaps the principal will be replaced. Meanwhile as long as it’s not really affecting your kids, I’d probably keep them in too.

You are right. And my kids are staying.
At least for the moment. The last indication from the principal indicated that my kids were no longer welcome at the school.
Of course, the last indication from the business office (and the pastor) they look forward to seeing my kids back at the end of summer.

 

[BernadetteM]

My four grandchildren all go to Catholic school. The oldest started at a public school for kindergarten. Her father is not Catholic and felt that public schools were better. My daughter disagreed and I also did. By the way my son-in-law has completely changed his mind about how much better Catholic schools are.

Well she finished kindergarten and could not even read. They decided to move back to Michigan and my daughter decided to put Kailen in Catholic school. I insisted that she retake kindergarten as I had heard that the children in Catholic schools were far ahead of the publilc school children. Well within two months Kailen was reading.

Also while in public school at 5 years old a boy pushed her over and kicked her, he was never disciplined. She has never forgotten that incident.

The grandkids have been in Catholic schools in Michigan, England and California and have never had any real abuse from other children. They actually are afraid to go to public school. Although one has a learning disability she is doing very well. They work hard, but are all beyond others in public schools.

Also even though some of the parish schools are not traditional, they have been taught the faith very well. It is expensive compared to the free education at public schools, but as they say you get what you pay for. The school only charges for 3 out of the 4.

My daughter can’t home school because she has chronic fatigue disorder and another medical problem.

I suggest if at all possible Catholic families should send their children to Catholic schools.

Yours in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Bernadette

 

[wcknight]

------About the only thing that can be proven is a constant theme from the principal claiming he does not answer to the church in any way, that he is the highest office and that if there is an issue there are no higher authorities that we can talk to besides himself. He seems confident enough that he has allowed a number of people to be witness to this.

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Wow what a humble individual ! classic case of power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely… sounds like he has an overblown sense of ego… maybe the local bishop is the route to go.

 

[Sarabande]

I just wanted to make a poll to see if folks here on the Traditional forum thought Catholic Education was worth the sacrifice if the family is having trouble making ends meet. I am sending my son next year because of his calling to religious vocations! It will be quite a financial struggle for us but upon me visiting and meeting with the school staff I feel it will be quite worth it.

I would say it all depends on the quality of the school - spiritually and academically. If you feel that it is worth it after doing your research, then I think it is worth the sacrifice. But if you find that in terms of spiritual growth the school doesn’t have much to offer, you might want to rethink things, especially if you have a good public school system or if you feel you can give a better education academically and spiritually at home.

Although, when I worked in the city, it was so much better to send your child to Catholic school, no matter how much it lacked in spiritual development because the public schools were so bad and some very dangerous. I had to be escorted by police to some public schools when I was in college and tutoring there because it was so dangerous. So, a lot of people, even non-Catholics, sent their children to the Catholic schools.

 

[Marsha_Adams]

It is the parents’ obligation to form the conscience of the child and instruct him in the faith. I have seen far too many “Catholic” church schools that taught heterodox beliefs to be willing to pay them to do what the parent should do first and foremost.

 

[CatholicChick]

I am pretty excited by what I read about the school my son is going to attend. Time will tell! We are gonna give Catholic School a try

 

[daughteroftruth]

If it’s run by clergy/religious and is faithful to the teachings/traditions of the Church, it is definitely worth it!