As a Protestant raised in a Catholic School environment, I have experienced two sides of Christianity: I learn Catholic theology in school everyday, and then I go to church on Sundays and show off my knowledge from Catholic school. But Catholic school religion classes have taught me more than just how to be a know-it-all in front of all the Methodist kids; I have experienced a perspective that I would not have had the opportunity to appreciate otherwise. Hopping back and forth from Catholic education on weekdays to Sunday School on weekends has expanded my understanding of both denominations. Not only has Catholic education helped me apprehend Catholic theology and eradicate theological prejudices, but it has also enhanced my walk with Christ. For instance, one of the aspects that I am grateful for in my religion classes is the promotion of the student’s individual thinking and reasoning behind their faith.
As Christians, we seek to know God more intimately everyday in our walk with Christ. And as a Christian, I would love nothing more than to learn about my God everyday at school. What an opportunity! Religion class has presented a daily reminder of God’s eternal love for me as His child, His excitement for me to learn about Him, and the theological bases that I am so fortunate to have as pillars of faith. There is one thing above all in Catholic theology with which I can identify—the desire to see Jesus Christ glorified. This doctrine requires no specific denominational background in order to grasp the concept. It is simply at the core of why we have religion class, why we live our faith the way we do, and why we can all be classified under one name—Christian.
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