I'm much more inclined to give to local Catholic schools and pregnancy centers than the CCHD. While I'm sure the CCHD has done much good, I have concerns about the complete vetting of organizations to which they make grants and their alignment with Catholic teaching. There really can't be any question about Catholic schools and pregnancy centers diverting from Catholic teaching (one hopes).
I'm much more inclined to give to local Catholic schools and pregnancy centers than the CCHD. While I'm sure the CCHD has done much good, I have concerns about the complete vetting of organizations to which they make grants and their alignment with Catholic teaching. There really can't be any question about Catholic schools and pregnancy centers diverting from Catholic teaching (one hopes).
Probably not for pregnancy centers, but Catholic schools run the gamut. (Full disclosure: I'm starting as a Catholic schoolteacher this fall.) Some are little more than public schools with a coat of Catholic paint. Others are truly excellent and faith-filled.
I agree with you, though I will say that those "public schools with a coat of Catholic paint" could be converted with a little effort and a different vision. Too many pastors and principals--and parents--are unaware of how little difference there is between their public schools and their own Catholic school. They're also unaware of organizations like the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education that offer curriculum help, etc.
I'm much more inclined to give to local Catholic schools and pregnancy centers than the CCHD. While I'm sure the CCHD has done much good, I have concerns about the complete vetting of organizations to which they make grants and their alignment with Catholic teaching. There really can't be any question about Catholic schools and pregnancy centers diverting from Catholic teaching (one hopes).
Probably not for pregnancy centers, but Catholic schools run the gamut. (Full disclosure: I'm starting as a Catholic schoolteacher this fall.) Some are little more than public schools with a coat of Catholic paint. Others are truly excellent and faith-filled.
Seconded (as a Catholic schoolteacher).
I agree with you, though I will say that those "public schools with a coat of Catholic paint" could be converted with a little effort and a different vision. Too many pastors and principals--and parents--are unaware of how little difference there is between their public schools and their own Catholic school. They're also unaware of organizations like the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education that offer curriculum help, etc.
As a 12 yr product of catholic schools who is now a homeschooler there can be a LOT of questions about catholic schools sadly. A lot.
It’s not enough to have the proper adjective or even be physically attached to a parish.