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meow meow · « **Reply #775 on:** March 29, 2016, 02:27:29 PM »

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Yeah WC, it will get real with the kids - paying for Catholic school, confirmation, etc.
Do you know how affordable catholic school is in Kansas City? No. You don't.
In my corner of SoJoCo I hear the tithe is determined by what neighborhood you live in. So Wacky keep that in mind if/when Grampa Z drops some cash on you for the down payment.

No. It is determined by how much you make.
pay stubs or W2s? The grumblings I have heard were basically the school saying "if you can live in the Estates of Glen Forrest Creek Place you better tithe at least $XX,XXX"

well, since tithe literally means tenth, i'm going with Dickstone

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #776 on:** March 29, 2016, 02:32:19 PM »

Wassup with my new avi, guys?!

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #777 on:** March 29, 2016, 02:54:01 PM »

I thought the Mormons were the only ones that actually checked your books to make sure you are tithing the right amount. Do Catholics do that too?

meow meow · « **Reply #778 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on March 29, 2016, 02:54:01 PM

I thought the Mormons were the only ones that actually checked your books to make sure you are tithing the right amount. Do Catholics do that too?

no

michigancat · « **Reply #779 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:21:41 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on March 29, 2016, 02:54:01 PM

I thought the Mormons were the only ones that actually checked your books to make sure you are tithing the right amount. Do Catholics do that too?

I think this is exclusively for sending your kids to Catholic school, could be wrong though.

slobber · « **Reply #780 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:22:23 PM »

I love all of the non-Catholics who know everything about everything Catholic. Catholics give, on average, less than 2%. It is actually quite embarrassing. "Tithing? GTH{heck}OOH with tithing!" Says about 90% of Catholics.

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star seed 7 · « **Reply #781 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:23:16 PM »

Interesting

slobber · « **Reply #782 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:23:23 PM »

My kids go to Catholic school. I have never shown anybody in the church how much I make.

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420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #783 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:23:57 PM »

I'm not trying to offend, slobber. It's just not my jam. We're both on the same team. That's what I tell her grandparents.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #784 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:27:29 PM »

Quote from: slobber on March 29, 2016, 03:22:23 PM

I love all of the non-Catholics who know everything about everything Catholic. Catholics give, on average, less than 2%. It is actually quite embarrassing. "Tithing? GTH{heck}OOH with tithing!" Says about 90% of Catholics.

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While that is true, my oldest is in catholic school though. Schools may be different

star seed 7 · « **Reply #785 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:27:52 PM »

Slobber, are you a cino?

slobber · « **Reply #786 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:29:16 PM »

Ha!

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DQ12 · « **Reply #787 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:35:33 PM »

From what I understand, catholic grade schools and high schools require a flat tuition. Discounts on that tuition are often available if you've already sent older children there (i.e. your third kid gets 20% off tuition or something). Scholarships are also available, but that may be exclusively in the high school context.

michigancat · « **Reply #788 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:38:43 PM »

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 29, 2016, 03:35:33 PM

From what I understand, catholic grade schools and high schools require a flat tuition. Discounts on that tuition are often available if you've already sent older children there (i.e. your third kid gets 20% off tuition or something). Scholarships are also available, but that may be exclusively in the high school context.

Some give discounts for parish "members", which would be where the tithing audit comes in.

DQ12 · « **Reply #789 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:40:52 PM »

Honestly, I've never once heard of any kind of audit or tithe being required for catholic school tuition. Not to say they don't exist, but I'd be very surprised if that was a thing in KC's archdiocese.

michigancat · « **Reply #790 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:41:24 PM »

http://www.stpeterskc.org/aboutus.htm

michigancat · « **Reply #791 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:43:36 PM »

so I guess there is not necessarily an audit, but you can donate to the church rather than pay "tuition".

slobber · « **Reply #792 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:44:28 PM »

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on March 29, 2016, 03:27:29 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 29, 2016, 03:22:23 PM
I love all of the non-Catholics who know everything about everything Catholic. Catholics give, on average, less than 2%. It is actually quite embarrassing. "Tithing? GTH{heck}OOH with tithing!" Says about 90% of Catholics.

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While that is true, my oldest is in catholic school though. Schools may be different

My nieces and nephews are in the Kansas City Diocese's schools. My bros have never had to show a pay stub/w2. We have tuition where my kids go. It is more expensive because of the area. Some private schools are $20 grand in this area.

DQ12 · « **Reply #793 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:48:12 PM »

I don't think "tithing" has meant "10% of your earnings" in a very long time. I think the contemporary definition of "tithing" just covers any donation to the church.

I interpret that bit on the St. Peter's website to mean tuition can be covered by donating directly to the parish, rather than formally paying tuition to the school, but who knows.

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #794 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:50:35 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 03:43:36 PM

so I guess there is not necessarily an audit, but you can donate to the church rather than pay "tuition".

Also, they have a limit of 69 kids in each grade.

Bloodfart · « **Reply #795 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:51:30 PM »

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 29, 2016, 03:48:12 PM

I don't think "tithing" has meant "10% of your earnings" in a very long time. I think the contemporary definition of "tithing" just covers any donation to the church.

I interpret that bit on the St. Peter's website to mean tuition can be covered by donating directly to the parish, rather than formally paying tuition to the school, but who knows.

It means 10% or you better be volunteering service hrs.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #796 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:54:30 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 29, 2016, 02:32:19 PM

Wassup with my new avi, guys?!

Hey @bloodfart! Did you design the new avi?

Bloodfart · « **Reply #797 on:** March 29, 2016, 04:01:02 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 29, 2016, 03:54:30 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 29, 2016, 02:32:19 PM
Wassup with my new avi, guys?!
Hey @bloodfart! Did you design the new avi?

What's the matter Bloodpressurecat08, I thought you needed a reminder to quit firing up burners and run a few extra mins. Your kids need a father figure for the long haul.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #798 on:** March 29, 2016, 04:03:53 PM »

Touche!

DQ12 · « **Reply #799 on:** March 29, 2016, 04:04:32 PM »

https://htslenexa.eduk12.net/other.asp?Item=Tuition and Fees Information 2015-16 School Year

So there is a substantial (50%) discount for "parishioners," which are defined as follows:

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a. Registered with the Parish and attends Mass regularly.
b. Has an offertory pledge on file for 2015
c. Contributes regularly through envelopes-or automatic offerings
d. Volunteers time and/or talents to the parish/school as capable.
The parish continues to rely on your charitable giving as a separate obligation from school tuition. Your parish contributions are essential to maintain, in addition to the school, the many other important responsibilities of our church shared by the entire faith community of Holy Trinity.

I don't know, that all seems pretty reasonable. Here's your tuition, be a part of the parish (and donate what you can) and you'll get a 50% discount on your tuition.