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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jun 5, 2016 14:09:09 GMT -5
I think some of the confusion on this stems from the fact that many Catholics do not realize that "Public Schools" are a relatively modern novelty. These schools were created to provide a free public education, which quickly morphed into a compulsory education. The Church has always taught, and it is a principle of the natural law, that it is the parents who are the primary providers and educators of their children. It is for the parents and only the parents to do this directly or to allow a third party (school, tutors, etc.) to do this, but at no time do the parents cede their rights over their children if they do use a school, nor are they freed from this grave responsibility before God. In regards to public school, Catholics are forbidden by Canon law to send their children to them, unless the local ordinary gives a dispensation, which is determined by him as to whether safeguards are in place to protect the child's Faith and morals. In regards to public school, Catholics are forbidden by Canon law to send their children to them, unless the local ordinary gives a dispensation, which is determined by him as to whether safeguards are in place to protect the child's Faith and morals. what if there are no Catholic schools? |
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Post by Pacelli on Jun 5, 2016 14:32:04 GMT -5
I think some of the confusion on this stems from the fact that many Catholics do not realize that "Public Schools" are a relatively modern novelty. These schools were created to provide a free public education, which quickly morphed into a compulsory education. The Church has always taught, and it is a principle of the natural law, that it is the parents who are the primary providers and educators of their children. It is for the parents and only the parents to do this directly or to allow a third party (school, tutors, etc.) to do this, but at no time do the parents cede their rights over their children if they do use a school, nor are they freed from this grave responsibility before God. In regards to public school, Catholics are forbidden by Canon law to send their children to them, unless the local ordinary gives a dispensation, which is determined by him as to whether safeguards are in place to protect the child's Faith and morals. In regards to public school, Catholics are forbidden by Canon law to send their children to them, unless the local ordinary gives a dispensation, which is determined by him as to whether safeguards are in place to protect the child's Faith and morals. what if there are no Catholic schools? The parents obligation to educate their children exists irrespective of schools. Schools are not really part of the equation, except that they are an optional third party for parents to take advantage of if they so choose. In in the case where there is no Catholic schools, homeschooling or paid tutors would be options, or some other arrangement. The Code did permit public schools, but required the permission of the local bishop, whose duty was to make sure safeguards were in place. |
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jun 5, 2016 14:33:40 GMT -5
And if the local bishop is no where to be found....at least a Catholic Bishop? |
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Post by Pacelli on Jun 5, 2016 14:40:07 GMT -5
Let me say before anyone points out the fact that the local ordinary for most, if not all of us, is not present, that in such a situation your duty is to envision to the best of your ability, the will of the lawgiver, or in this case the dispensor.
What circumstances would permit the use of these schools and what safeguards would a bishop demand of parents today in order to give the dispensation to allow Catholic children to go to public schools? It's a good question, as the dangers of public school are exponentially greater than the dangers present in 1917 when the Church made this law.
The discussion of what circumstances would need to be present and what safeguards that we think a bishop would employ in our times would be a good subject for another thread.
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Post by Pacelli on Jun 5, 2016 14:40:45 GMT -5
Voxx, you read my mind.  |
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