Catholic school
Definition
An educational institution operated by or closely affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, typically integrating religious instruction, moral education, and Catholic doctrine into the standard academic curriculum.
A private school emphasizing faith-based learning, discipline, and community service, often recognized for uniforms, strict codes of conduct, and a focus on preparing students for both worldly success and spiritual salvation.
Examples
After one too many playground brawls, my parents enrolled me in Catholic school, where the real fights were with temptation and algebra.
Catholic school taught me that plaid skirts and piety go hand in hand – who knew eternal salvation came with a monogrammed gym bag?
In Catholic school, recess was less about tag and more about tagging along to Mass, turning dodgeball dreams into divine intervention drills.
My Catholic school reunion was wild: we swapped stories of surviving Sister Mary's ruler and somehow still believing in miracles.