This Veteran’s Day, teach patriotism in Catholic schools

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Are youth today proud to be American? Would they sacrifice to defend our country? Can they pass a basic test on American history?

This Veteran’s Day, I hope parents and educators will be inspired by these tips for teaching patriotism in schools, provided by Major General Patrick Brady, U.S. Army (Ret.), the most-decorated U.S. veteran alive today. General Brady earned the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, two Distinguished Service Medals, and 81 other medals. During the Vietnam War, he flew more than 2,000 combat missions and helped evacuate more than 5,000 wounded!

General Brady was an incredible keynote speaker at our Newman Guide Leaders Summit this summer, and argued that “truth should be the foundation of all we do” and said “No Catholic parent should send their child to a Catholic school not blessed by The Newman Guide.” Faithful Catholic education is essential to forming the next generation of Catholic patriots—who are willing to serve their neighbors, our country, and above all God.

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