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I had 14 years of Catholic education. My mother had 12 years and my Dad had 8 years. My daughters had 14 years each before going on to finish their degrees. I have 2 grandchildren going to Catholic school right now. Four generations of selfless sacrificing to give the children the best education around. Thanks Mom and Dad for the legacy you have left us. Everyone can give their children a Catholic education if they are willing to sacrifice a few luxuries in life. If I had to do it again, I would. My girls are worth it.
Ted, Every time you mention an author that we should read, I do research on the person before I make any comments........negative or positive. If the author is known for blaspheming the Church, I don't bother with him/her.
Well this is from our conversation on the last author I mentioned at this forum
OkieGirl do you call this research?
OkieGirl
“James Carroll is a former Roman Catholic priest”
“So how can they be authorities on the RC Church?”
Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III---It looks like this guy is Lutheran.
You call that research?
First off Lloyd is not a Lutheran
You say because Carroll is a former Catholic priest
he can’t be an authority in any way on the Catholic Church
Why is that? He is a catholic in good standings with the Church and had permission to leave the priesthood by the pope
You did not even read his biography which someone else at this forum even mentioned that his bio was outstanding.
You went on to say this
“If the author is known for blaspheming the Church, I don't bother with him/her.”
What did Carroll say that was “blaspheming the Church” ???
I one-hundred percent agree that parents and the strength of their faith and how they practice it in the household has ten times the weight of going to Catholic school.
And your experience in going to Catholic school is???
i have been very active in the catholic church and the school system-----bottom line---you could learn all the info.attend mass regularly,but unless you actively demonstrate what catholicism and christianity is about your children WILL follow what they see----some of the most un Christian people i have ever met spend every sunday at mass,donate to the church,send their kids to catholic schools for 12+ years,yet turn out very unchristian children------
i know cause i see them,and was married into such a family
And your experience in going to Catholic school is???
I didn't go to Catholic school, though many of my friends did. I don't have to go to Catholic School to know that parents are way more important in all matter concerning your values and education. Kids observe and imitate.
Don't let the door hit you in the .......... on the way out
The good thing is I don't have to worry about leaving....."the gates of hell will not prevail against it". Jesus will take care of the Catholic Church. He will not protect the Church of Ted.
i have no intention to aggravate anyone here, but feel it necessary to say that the understanding of a church as the body of christ is an entirely spiritual one and this body therefore should rather sooner than later relinquish all material ("earthly") power it has been denouncing for so long.
Whatever...but this I can say, Catholic schools have done an excellent job...I notice that people who went to Catholic schools have a certain 'refinement' in the way they carry themselves. Try to observe them!
Whatever...but this I can say, Catholic schools have done an excellent job...I notice that people who went to Catholic schools have a certain 'refinement' in the way they carry themselves. Try to observe them!
Catholic school kids do not proselytize kids form other religions. Catholic kids accept other kids no questions asked. My daughter's best friend in an ALL girls catholic school was a Protestant. This Protestant girl felt at home in the Catholic school because her different religion was never an issue.
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