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Study finds disturbing stats at Catholic Colleges and Universities

Jeremy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:36:25 +0000

When I read about the lack of faith and morals in our young people, I realize how much work it involves raising a Catholic Family in today's culture. One thing that drives me crazy is that it's hard to see differences between Catholic schools, either elementary, high school or college, and public schools. Some are successful, but others are failing. Just check out these results from The Cardinal Newman Society’s (CNS) Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education latest study...

Key findings demonstrate that large numbers of students at Catholic colleges and universities are in clear conflict with the Catholic Church:

- Nearly 1 in 5 knew another student who had or paid for an abortion.
- 46% of current and recent students—and 50% of females—said they engaged in sex outside of marriage.
- 84% said they had friends who engaged in premarital sex.
- 60% agreed strongly or somewhat that abortion should be legal.
- 60% agreed strongly or somewhat that premarital sex is not a sin.
- 78% disagreed strongly or somewhat that using a condom to prevent pregnancy was a serious sin.
- 57% agreed strongly or somewhat that same-sex “marriage” should be legal.
- 57% said the experience of attending a Catholic college or university had no effect on their participation in Mass and the sacrament of reconciliation.
- 54% of respondents said that their experience of attending a Catholic college or university had no effect on their support for the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- 56% said their experience had no effect on their respect for the Pope and bishops.

In April 2008 Pope Benedict XVI, recognizing the reality on many Catholic campuses, told Catholic college presidents gathered at The Catholic University of America that the Catholic faith must permeate all aspects of Catholic campus life.

“Is the faith tangible in our universities and schools?” the Holy Father asked the college presidents. “Only in this way do we really bear witness to the meaning of who we are and what we uphold. From this perspective one can recognize that the contemporary ‘crisis of truth’ is rooted in a ‘crisis of faith’.”

I'm just glad my kids aren't college age yet, as I have no idea where I would be happy seeing them go if they attend college. I understand it's very difficult to eliminate all of this, especially in today's "Culture of Death", but these numbers make me sick.

Read the full article Study Finds Catholic Colleges Have Little Positive Impact on Faith, Values at LifeSiteNews.com

Also see the complete study at CatholicHigherEd.org.

Catholic E-cards!

Jeremy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:12:48 +0000

Just a quick note, that I have added a couple of links to my blogroll and one of them is for Catholic Greetings, a site with Catholic e-cards to send to friends and family. Check it out!

EWTN: A Guide to Catholic Teaching and Voting

Jeremy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:05:23 +0000

Just a quick link to EWTN's site for a new section they posted - A Guide to Catholic Teaching and Voting. Here's the rundown...

“EWTN’s mission is to advance truth and the teachings of the Catholic Church,” said EWTN President Michael P. Warsaw. “EWTN continues to promote and educate the public on all Church teachings, including those hot button issues of intense public interest, such as abortion.”

This site contains information about election-related issues and includes information about upcoming programs, video and audio clips from programs and homilies, topical books and catechetical resources, election-related prayers and novenas, audio promotions for “40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Life,” statements by the Church hierarchy, and more. Check it out, add it to your “favorites” – and please tell your friends!

For more information visit ewtn.com/vote.

It's video day at Good Saints!

Jeremy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:52:47 +0000

I haven't had the privilege to see Father Larry Richards or Father John Corapi live, so these two videos below will have to do. I've heard Father Larry's confession talk before, but it's well worth watching again. I was also excited to hear about Father Larry's new book coming out soon titled "Be a Man". It's described as a book "for men and will help them grow into the man that God created them to be".

Click here to view the embedded video.

Father Corapi tells it like it is and below he shares his wonderful conversion story. I have only heard him a handful of times, but I really enjoy his passion and love for our Lord. The condensed version of his conversion story is below.

Click here to view the embedded video.

See any other videos or have a personal favorite? Let me know in the comments!

CatholicVote.com!

Jeremy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:41:09 +0000

In what's shaping up to be the most important election in our lifetimes (in my opinion), we are getting bombarded by information from TV, radio, newspapers and the internet. I find it overwhelming at times trying to follow the latest news and lipstick talk, but lucky for us there are some great sites out there with good solid information like - www.CatholicVote.com. Spend a couple of minutes watching the movie below and you'll get fired up about your faith and this election! Help spread the word!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Visit CatholicVote.com and help save our nation!

[Cross-posted at Catholic Dads]