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mhykx:
Just want to share to all of you what had just transpired in my conversation with a school guidance counselor and to hear your opinion on this.

Almost all of the elementary schools in our area are catholic-based.  Schools are named after "saints" - St. Joseph, St. Therese, St. Andrews, St. Francis, etc.  One of the requirements of the one of these schools is a certificate that the child's parents are married by Catholic rite.  It so happened that my wife and I had civil wedding so I asked the counselor if they won't accept my child to their school because of this reason.  They said that they will accept my child PROVIDED I sign a note that my wife and I will participate in a mass catholic church wedding to be conducted within the child's school year.

Can you believe that?!  That's a classic example of blatant discrimination!  >:(  ;D Haha, just had to laugh a bit after the talk.

Ninny:
You'd better home school if that's the requirement that's just too scary! :o BUT it doesn't really surprise me!!
Kathy :D

Kat:

If you think this is the best school for your child (is that her in your avatar, she's adorable) to attend, then I would say what can it hurt to go through this physical ritual?  This 'mass catholic church wedding' is not anything too elaborate or costly is it?  It is only meaningful to them, right, it has nothing to do with the spirit.  I mean it will not do anything positive or negative for you, so where is the harm in it?  Just the way I'm looking at it, if it's a requirement then you have to do it to get her in, I can't see a big deal, but do whatever you think is best for the child.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Phil3:10:
Kat,
I have never disagreed with you on any thing but I do take exception on this matter of participating in the Catholic marriage ritual in order to get your child in a Catholic school.  I  know that Catholic schools have a much better reputation than public schools based on the quality of their education programs.  Also, I know that the influence brought to bear, on all that participate, to accept Catholic doctrine is tremendous. To do this in a deceptive way to just get your child in school is not my idea of the right way.
I personally feel the Catholic Institution is one of the most damaging causes to our LORD and is pagan beyond description. However, their influence is tremendous and their methods in getting converts is as heavy handed as any Babylonian System other than Islam.
I feel there must be other avenues available like home schooling, private school, or the best public schools. I know people who have moved just to get their child in the best public school.
My special thanks to you for all your many contributions but I do find disagreement regarding this matter.
In HIM,
Phil3:10

Kat:

Hi Phil3:10,

My comments were not directed at the influence of school on the child.  But I was speaking of this 'wedding ceremony' as not being the reason to make the decision, IMO.

I do agree that the Catholic institution is Babylon to the core and I would avoid any contact, but that is not what this person was asking.  Home schooling is not an option for everybody, nor is private school (costly).  I think as long as people are trying to do the best they can in the situation that they are in...  Anyway I see what you're saying and would agree.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

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