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The Inner Life – August 21, 2024 – Catholic Education

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education

  • (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?
  • What are advantages to Catholic schools?
  • (15:12) How does the family help with education?

(18:33) Break 1

  • Mary – Children did not attend Catholic school, but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they’re adults, they reflect on what they’ve learned.  Have faith to guide them.
  • Angela – Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith, but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?
  • (29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?
  • (35:31) Julie – Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.

(39:30) Break 2

  • Janice – Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela’s comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.
  • (43:25) Koko – Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.
  • Elizabeth – Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.