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Originally Posted by PsYcNeT
I've discussed my reasons in past threads for wanting to send my child through the Catholic system that don't have to do with proximity to the school. I myself went partially through the private system and then the public system, and I wouldn't recommend either.
It's good to hear that simply directing my taxes to the Catholic board and baptising my child will increase my chances of gaining admittance.
I'm not sure what priest touched you, but all my friends that went through Calgary's Catholic system are fine people, typically Agnostic/Atheist, and well versed on the differences of religion. Having a dissenting voice to my own personal ideas on spirituality and religion within my own home will spur debate and inquiry that I might not otherwise experience. My child will not be in danger being in the Catholic system, and I will have an active hand in their development.
Really, to suggest that it's irresponsible to expose your child to religious ideas is ludicrous. It just means I will have to work harder as a parent to ensure they understand what they're being taught. I'm not afraid of that job.
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I was in something of the same situation but my wife was nominally catholic. I sent the kids to the Catholic system as I thought there was probably some good in exposing them to religion so they could figure things out for themselves. I do remember my 12 year old daughter coming home upset because a teacher suggested she become a nun and another time, her not able to participate in a school confirmation ceremony because she wasn't baptized. I also hoped that their would be more discipline in the Catholic system but I don't think that is the case.
There is also the social aspect as their school friends are all Catholic, so if you are involved with your kids and thus their parents, you will be dealing with a lot of Catholics of various religiosity. Me being raised as an Orangeman/atheist, I kept my thoughts and background to myself about their religion but on a scale of one to ten, it's probably only a 4 in terms of being out of touch.