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Canadian Catholic schools were established in Upper Canada (Ontario) before Confederation. This raised tensions between the Protestant majority and Catholic minority. They wanted a separate education from the Protestants that focused on their religion. [8] Catholic schools were often based in Irish Catholicism. [9]
- Acknowledgement
- Rejecting Protestant Influence: The History of The Us Catholic School System
- Legal Support: The History of Canadian Catholic School System
- Today in The Us
- Conclusion
Before we begin, it’s important to acknowledge that many unique and valuable elements of indigenous language and culture were lost or abolished in the act of colonization and Westernization in which Catholics schools were active, in addition to the countless indigenous lives that were lost through disease, war, unjust practices and systems, and esp...
For the most part, early America was heavily influenced by Protestantism. The pilgrims who traveled from England and settled the original colonies were Protestant, with few exceptions. This religious influence extended into the public schools, where explicitly or implicitly, Protestant faith and values were taught. Many Catholics who settled in the...
The history of Catholic schools in Canada goes back further than the history of Canada itself, to a time when the cultural and religious influences of Europe were first brought to this continent. But legally, Catholic Education was entrenched under Section 93 of the British North America Act of 1867 and reaffirmed under Section 29 of the Charter of...
Public vs. Private
In the US, there are two basic designations for schools. Public schools are federally funded and run by a government entity, and private schools are generally run by private school boards and are not subject to the same public oversight, though they may need to meet some requirements of the state where they operate. The US’ public school model is largely similar to the Canadian Catholic school model: regional school boards direct the activities of schools within their boundaries. All public s...
Private Schools
Private schools typically include religion-based schools and charter schools. Religion-based schools vary widely to include many faith expressions. Private schools typically charge tuition, and also rely heavily on fundraising in order to support their work. They rarely receive any funding from governmental organizations, though they may apply for and receive grants for particular educational endeavors. Charter schools, on the other hand, are legally and financially autonomous schools without...
Who Attends Catholic Schools?
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, as of 2019, approximately 3% of all students in the United States attend a Catholic school, while an additional 7% attend other non-Catholic private schools, 2% are homeschooled, and the remaining 88% attend public schools. That’s more than 2 million Catholic students that attend schools from preschool to twelfth grade. As of 2016 research published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the minority population...
While there are many differences between the US and Canadian Catholic School Systems, especially in funding and government support, we share many similarities: a long-standing tradition of clergy and religious who were devoted to the education of the young, a foundation in local communities, and a desire for educators to pass on the most precious t...
There are some great private Catholic schools in Canada, including in Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga. For a more in-depth discussion of these issues, see our coverage of private vs. public schools .
Ontario’s Catholic schools are a distinctive segment of Ontario’s vibrant public education system. Catholic schools are faith-based schools whose educational purpose is not only the transmission of knowledge; but also, the formation of the whole person in terms of body, mind and spirit.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF ONTARIO’S SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION SYSTEM. Ontario’s publicly funded education system consists of English-Catholic, French-Catholic, English and French school boards.
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