Catholic Schools - Getting a recommendation from the parish priest?

[Isadora]

I might have to give the parish a call tomorrow to see what they say. My DH went to our first preference school as a child, hence our reasons for wanting to get our DD in. His family attended this church on a regular basis when he was younger, but we just havent continued it. Out of the three schools I have applications for they all want this reference. I wish it wasnt so hard!!!

[~clover~]

I might have to give the parish a call tomorrow to see what they say. My DH went to our first preference school as a child, hence our reasons for wanting to get our DD in. His family attended this church on a regular basis when he was younger, but we just havent continued it. Out of the three schools I have applications for they all want this reference. I wish it wasnt so hard!!!

Having a strong family history may be a bonus. I really don't know, but I know even though my parents had nothing to do with our church, the fact that us kids were 3rd generation & that our extended family attended church on a regular basis helped. Also simply that we were baptised Catholic.

Being a practising Catholic gives you a step up. Being Catholic is the next level. Non Catholics, while a certain number have to be accepted, have a lower chance of getting a place than your DD would simply from being baptised Catholic.

[Isadora]

I definately agree it makes sense that practicing catholic families should get the number one preference. I guess this priest reference is mainly to determine who these families are. We will just submit our application without the reference and hope for the best.

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

I definately agree it makes sense that practicing catholic families should get the number one preference. I guess this priest reference is mainly to determine who these families are. We will just submit our application without the reference and hope for the best.

I'm sure given your DH's family involvement will be a bonus! - Goodluck sweet it will all be ok

[Isadora]

Thanks Negrita. Honestly trying to decide on where to send your kids to school is a huge thing to consider these days.

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

Being a practising Catholic gives you a step up. Being Catholic is the next level. Non Catholics, while a certain number have to be accepted, have a lower chance of getting a place than your DD would simply from being baptised Catholic.

Just spoke to my sister (who is a Cath Primary school teacher) and Yep, you've broken it down perfectly ~clover~ - thats exactly what she said!