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List Catholic Education Survey Report Results Hie following is the first part of a review of the Catholic education survey held recently in the county. In March of 1969 the Marquette university educational research team, under the direction of Dr. James M. Han- Ion, undertook a professional survey of the McHenry County Catholic community in order to make recommendations for the continued existence and direction of Catholic education in McHenry county and with particular reference to Marian Central Catholic high school. For a scientific study, certain factual data had to be gathered: 1) Parish sizes; 2) Present school enrollments; 3) Highest possible current enrollments; 4) Probable enrollments for the next decade; 5) The economic status of McHenry County; 6) The economic status of the Catholic population; 7) Parish financial conditions; 8) the status of parish schools and, 9) the status of Marian Central Catholic high school. This information was gathered through reports submitted by pastors and principals and through interviews with community personnel. Also significant in. the study was the perceptual data to be gathered from the responses made by the Catholic people themselves on the fifty-three item questionnaire distributed during Marc^. From these responses would be gleaned the lay evaluation of the existing schools and the existing CCD programs; the lay preference for the organization of a program of Catholic education; the lay preference for financing a program of Catholic education; and the levels of lay acceptance of and support for a separate Catholic school system. The questionnaire usedpermitted- and encouraged-laymen to express their opinions about the necessity for a Catholic elementary school and high school, the relative merits of CCD programs, the effectiveness of Catholic schools, public schools, and CCD programs, plans for the organization of Catholic education, methods of financing these plans, and willingness to pay for Catholic schools. The returns numbered 2562. Of these, 218 were from unmarried men or women or widows or widowers without children. The remainder, 2,344, were from families. Returns from family units included responses from 36 per cent of all families with children of school age. The questionnaire contained twenty-eight personal variables. The first four questions dealt with acceptance of Catholic elementary schools and high schools, in general, and the relative merits of a CCD program and a Catholic school education. Responses show that a majority indicate a preference. for full time attendance at a Catholic elementary school. In two cases the percentage reached 80 per cent or better (variables 6 and 8, parents whose children attend Catholic elementary or high school.) However, if preferences for shared time are added to the full time preferences, it becomes clear that at least 3 out of every 4 Catholics believe that Catholic children should have at least some exposure to a Catholic elementary school. Fewer Catholics support full time attendance at a Catholic high school. In only two cases did the percentage in favor of this option reach over 65 per cent, (variable 8, parents whose children attend a Catholic high school and variable 10, Cathoolics with an elementary school education only.) On the other hand, in every case save two (variable 2, parents of children below school age and variable 19 , professional workers) at least 8 out of every 10 Catholics prefer to have Catholic high school age children attend a Catholic high school at least part time. There is less acceptance of full time attendance at a Catholic high school. Only five categories of respondents show percentages of over 60 per cent here: 1) those whose children are currently enrolled in Catholic elementary school, 64 per cent; 2) those whose children are currently enrolled in Catholic high school 82 per cent; 3) those who have completed only elementary school, 67 per cent; 4) those who have attended but not graduated from high school, 63 per cent; 5) those whose income is between $5,001 and $7,500. It should be specifically stated, however, that the questions involved specifically made the assumption of no financial problems in operating the system. The answers to the questions concerning the relative significance of CCD programs follow the same pattern. Parents whose children attend a public school show a larger percentage of belief that a CCD program at the elementary level can be as effective as religious education in a good parochial school. A slightly larger percentage of respondents in all categories feel that a CCD program at the high school level can be as effective as religious education in a Cath- BaoaOOBBOOOQOQgQOftOOOQOflQflBC for MEN When selecting a gift for him.... let us help! V 7fl6C/ee?A> ^TORE for MEN 1245 N. Green St., McHenry, 111. Phone 385-0047 Cfcen Daily 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Fri. til' 9 p.m. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS USE THE FREE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA 1970 MAVERICK *1995* First car ol the '70s at '60 prices. Maverick gives you the room, the comfort, the style you want and the power you need for U. S. highways. Why settle for less? "Manufacturer s suggested .elail price for the car. 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CHURCH THEME RECALLS PAUL'S TIMELY ADVICE The Christian Science Bible Lesson-Sermon this Sunday recalls Paul's timely advice to the Romans: "The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light." The subject of the sermon is "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced." Another passage in the lesson, from Schienc and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, explains: "Hie Christian Scientist demonstrates that divine Mind heals, while the hypnotist dispossesses the patient of his individuality in order to control him." Services at Christian Science society, Lincoln road and Eastwood lane, are open to all and begin at 10:30 a.m. mm s news TROOP 162 Last night our troop held its Court of Honor with Senior Patrol Leader John Cunat and his assistants, Kerry Decker and Jim Cole, presiding over the opening ceremony. The color guards were Neil Roberts, Bob Decker, Greg Schmitt and Kevin Dor an. First on the list of awards were the Conservation patches given to Gary Boehm, John Cunat, Brian Cunat, Bob Decker, Kerry Decker, Brett Decker, Kevin Doran, Tom Hutchinson, Alan Cina, Bill Adams, John Cusack, Ricky Highnight, Sam Anderson, Mike Joza, Neil Roberts, Greg Schmitt, Mike Wolf, Steve Wolf, GarySchweder, Ted Honning and Matt Roberts. Also receiving Conservation awards were adult leaders, John Boehm, Dan Schmitt and Scoutmaster Bob Decker. One of the highlights of the Court of Honor was the special Scout of the Month awards, which went to Sam Anderson for February, Alan Cina for March and John Spidalette for April. These boys have done outstanding Scout work and received a special honorary medal and also a sheathed knife with their name engraved on it. The Tenderfoot investiture found us welcoming ten new boys into the troop. They are Jeff Boyer, Brett Decker, Mack Falknor, Rich Freund, Tom Hutchinson, Roger Pechous, Mike Miyaki, Matt Roberts, Gary Rosing and Craig Smith. We hope that they will find being Scouts in Troop 162 a meaningful and rewarding experience. Troop advancement awards were then given out. Brett Decker and Tim Fisher became Second Class Scouts. Mike Erickson advanced to the First Class Scout rank. Gary Boehm became a Star Scout. Besides Conservation and Community projects, this badge also requires five merit badges and is one of the major steps toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Receiving the rank of Life Scouts were Brian Cunat and Jim Cole. This represents ten merit badges, five of which are required, and is the last step before becoming and Eagle Scout. John Boehm passed out the merit badges the boys have earned. They are as follows: Bill Adams, Electricity, Swimming, Home Repair, Basketry; Sam Anderson, Personal Fitness, Rabbit Raising, Aviation: Gary Boehm, Swimming: Jim Cole, First Aid, Life Saving, Personal Fitness; Brian Cunat, Life Saving, Home Repair, Safety; John Cunat, Safety, Aviation, Home Repair; Neil Roberts, Home Repair, Rifle and Shotgun; Greg Schmitt, Rifle and 7hu;s. May 29, 1969 - Plaindealer - Sec. 2, Pg. Shotgun, Craig Steiner, Rifle and Shotgun; Scott Wiggerman, Weather, Mike Wolf, Rifle and Shotgun, Weather and Steve Wolf, Rifle and Shotgun and Weather. Four new Green Bar Scouts were introduced. They were Alan Cina and Scott Wiggerman, patrol leaders, and Dave Lawson and Curt Rosing as assistant patrol leaders. Cubmaster Sandy Anderson from Pack 131 presented Den Chief certificates and sincere thanks to Paul Raasch, Ted Honning and John Spidalette for all their work during the past year. Order of the Arrow candidates were listed as follows: Neil Roberts, Bill Adams, Craig Steiner, Scott Wiggerman, Brian Cunat, Sam Anderson and Mike Wolf. This is a special group within the Boy Scouts for Scouts who have had required camping and scouting experience. These boys open up new campsites, repair old ones, help with retarded children camps and help in many of the harder scouting jobs. Jim Kirk told about all the forthcoming summer plans. After the closing ceremony, coffee and cake was served. Jim Cole, Public Relations LITTLE, ARROW, LITTLE. . .MariaO'Byrne, 17, Massapequa, N.Y. finds herself the target of a "love" arrow in tropical foliage of Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg, Fla. It was all in fun, and part of a dream trip that went with winning of a "Miss American Starlet" contest at Palisades Amusement Park, NJ. 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