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To: GreyFriar
My Definition of “Raised Catholic” and “Raised Protestant”: Parents took children to church when the children were young. “Young” being defined as the years a child is under a parent’s care in being raised, but ending in late teen years.

At one time, that was true. Today, however, sports has replaced Sunday worship. The parents make sure, though, that their children are baptized then return for First Communion. I have also heard "birthday party" as an excuse, as well.

Attending church does not qualify as being raised in the faith. That begins and continues throughout the week, at home.

22 posted on 05/13/2015 6:52:12 AM PDT by NYer ("You are a puff of smoke that appears briefly and then disappears." James 4:14)
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To: NYer

Schools have something to do with it also. There is the closing of schools because of the cost factor. But also the children than go to Catholic high school or college seems to be missing Catholics. At least this is what I see among my children and grandchildren.


36 posted on 05/13/2015 9:20:10 AM PDT by ex-snook (To conquer use Jesus, not bombs.)
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To: NYer

Yes, ‘raising’ must continue at home. But I’m not sure if that is a consideration in how the polling outfit defined as “raised.”


37 posted on 05/13/2015 9:50:04 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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