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Originally Posted by skins
I grew up in Estevan, Saskatchewan and there was only one french immersion school; it was catholic. I wasn't catholic, but I still went. They had no problem with it and I wasn't forced to participate in any religious events either.
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It is very difficult for a non Catholic to get into a Catholic school in Calgary. Not impossible, but almost. All students are required to take 1 religious Ed. class per year. In order to take part in the grade 12 graduation ceremony, you have to pass Religion 30. You can still get your Alberta diploma without it though. Students are required to say prayers at the beginning of every day, and at the start of any formal gathering (meetings, assembly, etc.) There are crosses and pictures of the pope everywhere. Bottom line, it's pretty in your face.