RCC private school dilemma

[Erich]

I am struggling with a decision I need to make and I am looking for insight or balance to my current thoughts and feelings on the following issue: while I know many in this forum are for home schooling that is not a viable option for my son right now so we are thinking the next best thing would be a private school. It turns out there is a Catholic school in the area that is known for it’s academics and is very well priced. It also turns out that you can have your child attend the school strictly for the academics and none of the RCC religion would be taught to them. This may sound find to some but my personal struggle is that after reading books like Foxes Book of Martyrs and my limited studies in church history and my current view of “the man of lawlessness” being similar to what Steve holds, I feel like how can I send my son to a school where my money will go to such a religion that scripturally it can be argued will fall specifically under God’s wrath in the end and that only a few hundred years ago would burn someone like me (or worse). Please know that for me this is regarding the RCC as a whole and not directed at individuals so I am not looking for an argument but would love to hear some possible balance or affirmation from others.
Erich <><

[darinhouston]

That's a tough one, but couldn't the same be said for civil governments?

[Erich]

Thank Darin for the post...I thought about that and taxes etc and my initial thought is, we don't have much of a choice regarding paying are taxes and where are money goes etc (and even are told to do so I think) but it seems like I do have a choice where my money goes regarding my sons education...I don't know I am really struggling with it. <><

[Paidion]

I was an elementary teacher for many years. At one point, I observed a private Catholic school in action. The teacher, a Catholic, seemed to be a very devout Christian. She asked the students to state their "intentions" (whom to pray for) and they all prayed for the students' requests. The whole tenor of the class was directed toward serving God.

If I were a young man, and saw a Catholic private school as "the only viable option", I wouldn't hesitate to send my children there.

[USMCatholic]

It is interesting you are looking into a Catholic School for your children. All four of my children go to Catholic Schools. My daughter got accepted to The US Naval Academy/Annapolis and UCLA. My next son, is preparing for West Point. My two youngest are absolutely excellent in languages, science and math in Secondary School and expect the same in High School.
I think your fears are unrealistic about a Catholic Christian education. Of course, when we were Protestant we thought about sending our children to a private Protestant School. Of course, now that we are Catholic Christians we realize that Protestants have 7 books and two sections removed from their bible, so your Catholic fears are well realized from my own fears of Protestant teachings.

My only question is about how much you know about a number of fallacies in the Book of Martyrs. I would suggest you read the following link, http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/1998/9803conv.asp

It is about a Protestant who converted to Catholic Christianity. His academic training as a historian, professional expertise and perspective is very interesting on Foxe. I think you would find it eye-opening that may allow you to re-think your own prejudice on Catholic Education. Then again, you can send your children there to bring all the students to Jesus since most Protestants do not believe that Baptism brings you into the body of Christ. God and Country

[Murf]

I'm glad your seeking advice from others and I think you are getting sound advice from those who have posted. My advice is to spend a lot of time in prayer and listening to other Christians, then trust your conscience whatever it tells you. Whether your child is home schooled or not you are still his primary teacher.

tim

[Paidion]

Whether your child is home schooled or not you are still his primary teacher.

YES! The most important point of all, Tim!

[Erich]

Thank you everyone for you time and thoughtful posts. I appreciate it.

Erich <><

[CThomas]

USMCatholic, just wanted to make sure I'm looking at the right document here. I'm only seeing two claims about Foxe's book of martyrs at the link you provided. First, that certain victims of persecution were "unorthodox." And second, tht Foxe and his co-religionists were themselves just as bad as those the book criticizes. Do you find these points to be weighty? Or am I missing others about the book in the linked article?

Best regards,

CThomas