People who opposed education and its importance would say that preferential option of the poor should not exist, and therefore, low socioeconomic status school districts, such as Manchester, New Hampshire should not gain more resources or extra funds for more teachers or supplies. To counter this, the Christian theologian Stephen McKinney believes that, “The document (Consecrated Persons and Their Mission in Schools: Reflections and Guidelines) provides a clear indication that the preferential option for the poor should be ‘at the centre of the educational programme’ and states that all Christians are called to follow the example of the Church (McKinney 223). In other words, the Catholic church believes that we should put the needs of the poor first. This option does not imply the exclusion of anyone, but it does imply a preference for the poor and a way to feel closer to them.
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McKinney seems like he is a very grounded individual. Schools with the least resources should be prioritized because a good education could help a child to have better chances at a good college and eventually a good job, leading to break the cycle of poverty. I agree with what McKinney says because the church is trying to mirror the image of God, something we should strive to do ourselves. Thank you for this post Caly!
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It is devastating that these schools in poor areas do not have sufficient funding. This has such an impact of the education that the students are receiving. I have to agree with the Catholic church’s opinion that we have an obligation to help the poor. Those kids deserve the same opportunities for their education and extracurriculars as kids of other school districts.
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