To be sure some came from the traditional Catholic family that I experienced and perhaps your's today exemplifies. However, a majority do not. Our outcomes will, at least in part, reflect on those who come to study. The students come to us with differing values, even out of Catholic high schools. A pervasive Catholic culture in the schools is difficult to sustain given the differences in the faculty, staff, and pedagogy.
Students come with more and varied experiences.
Their attitude towards authority will vary. They have had bits and pieces of the Catholic experience but they lack a sense of what it means to be Catholic. Consequently, Campus Ministry programs are increasing CCD like and concentrating on remedial Catholic instruction. But I hasten to add, I am encouraged by our students' tendencies towards religiousity, especially after graduation. Having said that, they also come with some wonderful attitudes and experiences of community service, and a sensitivity to issues like homelessness and the environment.