A few days ago
Anonymous

Catholic School?

Can a child attend Catholic School even if they are not Catholic?

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A few days ago
Clare †

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Yes, of course they can, if there is space available. Members of the school’s parish and other Catholics are usually given priority for enrollment ahead of non-Catholics. A non-Catholic child is not required to convert, but will be learning the faith along with his/her peers. You should find out from the school principal how much participation in religious activities is expected, and if you’re comfortable with the answers you receive then by all means enroll your child. He or she would be warmly welcomed.
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A few days ago
Shashi R
Yeah, it is perfectly fine. I’m not religious at all and i go to a parochial school. My little brother isn’t either and he’s in a catholic school. You still have to do the religion work and go to mass, but you won’t be forced to actually take communion or anything.
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A few days ago
hopflower
Yes. Many children attend without being of that faith. I have always wondered though why parents who are not Catholic are so concerned as to sending their kids there but don’t want them to have the faith. If you don’t like them, stay out of their schools.
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A few days ago
Ali
Yes…there is a lot of religious education as well, so you will learn about Catholic religion.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Sure. All they need is to pay tuition and they’re in. That’s what the schools are really after. Parents may also want to send their child there if the she kept getting into trouble. Bob Pinciotti (from That 70’s Show) sent Donna there briefly after she ran away to California.
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A few days ago
conhol1
yes…. most catholic schools have a reserve set aside for non catholics.
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A few days ago
Roland’sMommy
Sure, although I’m not sure why you’d want to send your child to a school where they teach a religion other than the one you practice. They have christian schools out there, less common, but might be a better choice if you’re of some other christian religion.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
yes. Catholic schools are better,the children have a better despoiling,and are better students
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A few days ago
Mommy_to_seven
Absolutely. They will still need to attend Mass and religion classes, but they are VERY welcome!
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