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Catholic Schools~~Grade Schools, High Schools and College. Let's all share our stories of how the Catholic educational system affected our lives. Past, present and future. All are welcome in this place!

Are you prepared to think about your religion?

I have grown a long way from the little girl afraid of the priest and sure I would go to hell if I didn't follow all the rules. I have learned a lot and love to learn all the time. DON'T READ THI... | posted by MarilynBB

2 replies - last reply: "This is what I found with that link.... more" ~ jhhrn68

JMJ

How many of you had to put the letters JMJ at the top of every paper you wrote in Catholic Grade school? Of course, it stands for Jesus, Mary & Jospeh. We had to put it at the top right hand co... | posted by jas1377

20 replies - last reply: "I took 2 years of Latin in high... more" ~ jhhrn68

Bats in the Belfry (and Sanctuary)

The squirrel post reminded me of a funny experience I had when serving mass...the 6:00 AM on a Sunday. As we completed the Prayers at the Foot of the Alter and the priest went up the steps of the ... | posted by gorillagaurd

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Remember the changes in Fasting

Before receiving Communion. When I first received it was from midnight on. Then it dropped down to three hourse, now it is only an hour. Do I remember this all right? | posted by jas1377

1 reply - last reply: "I remember this about the same, but... more" ~ gorillagaurd

Catholic Squirrels

There were three country churches in a small Texas town: The Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church. Each church was overrun with pesky squirrels. One day, the Presbyte... | posted by jas1377

2 replies - last reply: "Unfortunately, this is an apt... more" ~ grammalpn

Books about growing up Catholic

What books are out there? I have read "Don't Chew Jesus" Clever name...book a little dull. I have a calendar "Nuns Having Fun" a lot of great older photos. There are more, but just right now, I... | posted by jas1377

5 replies - last reply: "H,,,,,should read black patenty... more" ~ GMWolfie

Bishop vs Arch Bishop

Anyone out there know the difference. The Diocese of Indianapolis had an Arch Bishop when I was growing up. Second class? | posted by jas1377

2 replies - last reply: "Wow, so Indianapolis was considered... more" ~ jas1377

Catholic School Closings

How many of you have experienced Catholic school closings in your area. Here in New York City, especially in Brooklyn there has been a large amount of school closing. My grandson had to go to three... | posted by juberma

7 replies - last reply: "When we went to Catholic schools,... more" ~ juberma

Visits from the Bishop

Our parish, located about thirty miles from the cathedral in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania received very few visits from our bishop, George Leach. But when he did come, it was a huge event. Lots of ring... | posted by gorillagaurd

3 replies - last reply: "The Archbishop of the Indianapolis... more" ~ jas1377

First Communion

I was thinking the other day about my First Communion. I lived at the time in Ohio and we had a fairly large class making their First Communion. I can remember the white dresses all the girls wore ... | posted by 12338Lauman

2 replies - last reply: "This is a picture of me in my First... more" ~ jas1377

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