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Aibu going to church so my child goes to a Catholic school

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ThatEdgyBlueScroller · 09/12/2024 23:06

I was raised a Catholic and found mass boring. School was high achieving but to be honest religious education wasn't that well respected by students.

I wish I could attend a church that could give my child and I a community... I just don't believe in the teachings, but morally I agree with some teachings.

Would I be unreasonable to attend church and get my child baptized/christned etc just to guarantee a school place?

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ThatEdgyBlueScroller · 09/12/2024 23:11

Augarden · 09/12/2024 23:10

I don't think there's anything wrong with that, if it was up to me there would be no faith schools but if that's the best school around then it's fair to want to do whatever to get your child in. It depends on your area. Is there a secular school that would be just as good?

Why not? My school received 15% less funding.

Islamic school are heaps worse. Zero tolerance and no teaching of science

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fiftiesmum · 09/12/2024 23:10

So many people do - then drop off the instant their youngest gets the secondary school place.
You might even find you like being part of the community and guess what - not everyone agrees with all of the teachings

Augarden · 09/12/2024 23:10

I don't think there's anything wrong with that, if it was up to me there would be no faith schools but if that's the best school around then it's fair to want to do whatever to get your child in. It depends on your area. Is there a secular school that would be just as good?

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ThatEdgyBlueScroller · 09/12/2024 23:09

Have to go to preparation class.

When I was baptized it was at 2 weeks old so clearly I didn't lol

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Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 09/12/2024 23:08

Do what you have to do if you're certain you want that for your DC. People do far worse
PS I don't think you have to actually attend mass if the DC are baptised but check that out.

Spagettifunctional · 09/12/2024 23:08

Loads of people do and if you can sit for the weekly mass - then do it.

MumChp · 09/12/2024 23:07

A lot of people do... it's quite common.

Our children went to Church of England schools but we have always been a part of our parish church. I worked in churches for many years.
I hope for a Catholic Secondary with the youngst but of course Catholic children have seats first.

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ThatEdgyBlueScroller · 09/12/2024 23:07

My solo mum friend (sperm donor) friend didn't want to commit to the evenings classes but would for the school place

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