To many parents, sending their children to school to get educated is a necessary vital stage in life, schools instil important skills and knowledge that are vital in the future lives of the kids. Unfortunately, to many parents, they can’t afford to pay the huge school fee for their kids to study in the best private schools that’s why they opt to send them to public Catholic education.
Though most of these Catholic education institutions are ancient, they are known not only for their ability to provide unique education to students but also to equip them with all the social and spiritual skills that help them to grow as upright, well behave and God-fearing individuals.
In public catholic education schools, children receive a good and quality education as well as being taught all the necessary Christian values. Parents believe that in public Catholic schools their kids are in good hands and that they will be guided on all the ways possible to grow as religious and educated pupils. Aside from that here are the reasons one should consider a Catholic school for your child;
1. COMMUNAL SERVICE IS VALUED
Alongside teaching, Catholic education teaches children how to be of free service to the community. Some students have to take part in services to help in the community as part of their assignments and grades. These services include the collection of trash, helping out the need in society.
2.PARTICIPATION IN MUSIC FESTIVALS, DRAMA AN ART.
In cases where some private schools may not find the money to help its children take part in such curriculum activities, Catholic schools allow for all its students to participate in such cultural events.
3. INSTILLS A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY IN EVERYONE.
Catholic education helps students to be individually responsible because they take part in voluntary jobs and giving back to society. Because our children receive important practices and principles which prepare them to handle situations in the future.
4.GIVES A SENSE OF TRADITION
Each family has its own unique religious believes that they want to pass on to their children. A family with a Catholic background would prefer taking their kids to a Catholic school where there will be educated under all Catholic ways and principles.
5.A LOT OF FINANCING AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Catholic education haS helpful ways to support all the need and bright student to make their dreams come true,.They give out scholarship because they are in partnership with other stakeholders as a way of giving back to the society and taking care or the less fortunate. Apart from this their tuition fees are very low compared to private schools.
6.EXPRESSION OF FAITH.
Faith is an important aspect of any educational system. A Catholic education provides an opportunity for every student to practice their beliefs, to grow their faith through communal prayers, Christian teachings and day to day activities.
In conclusion, Catholic education is still important because of its a very cheap but crucial means of educating our children. Through this education system, our children are in very safe and secure hands of the teachers, they grow morally through Christian ways, they get all the necessary education they need and most of all our kids learn the power of togetherness.