Understanding Catholic education through canon law and church teaching.
This concise study explains how the Catholic Church views the education of children, the duties of parents, and the rights of the Church in schooling. It shows why Catholic schooling is valued and how it fits with faith, morals, and civil life.
The book surveys key points from the Code of Canon Law, highlighting the serious duty of parents to provide religious, moral, and civil education for their children. It also argues that Catholic schools are essential to safeguarding faith and morals, and it explains why Catholic children are best served in Catholic institutions.
- Learn how canon law frames parental responsibilities and the church’s authority in education
- See why religious and moral training are prioritized in a Christian education
- Discover arguments for Catholic schools and the role of Catholic teachers
- Understand debates about non‑Catholic or mixed schools and their impact on faith
Ideal for readers of religious history, church governance, and educational ethics who seek a clear, practical overview of Catholic education as taught by canon law.
Thomas Slater is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and the author of Show Stoppah" and No More Time-Outs". Under the pseudonym of Tecori Sheldon, he released When Truth Is Gangsta". Mr. Slater is a multifaceted writer who hopes to create a footprint by stepping off into the cement of literary greatness.