I attended twelve years of Catholic School. My parents consented to the decision of my enrollment and they knew what was involved. They knew that the study of God and prayer was mandatory. Prayer in school in my case produced and environment of discipline and respect for the teachers. The involvement of my parents and the faculty in the use of prayer was in full agreement. However, my view was not even considered important. My …showed first 75 words of 727 total…

…showed last 75 words of 727 total…In following these guidelines prayer in school should be allowed and under the First Amendment of the Constitution is allowed. There is no role for the government in the matter of prayer in school other than to provide a safe haven for prayer. This would produce an environment of peace and respect for others. Instead of hearing about gangs, shootings, and delinquency we would have a majority of well-rounded individuals with a respect for life.