KrissiK Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We're putting DS1 in parochial school. Woohoo! He barely made it, has to take summer school, but he's in and we are so happy. This will be a good thing for him. However, we are not Catholic and I'm a little flustered; I don't want to do or say the wrong things. So, my question is... the principal is Sister L. Is it appropriate for me to address her as just "Sister" or "Sister L." Or is it only appropriate to call her "Sister L"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Either would be fine, it really just depends on what you like and whether she will know you are talking to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I would probably go with Sister followed by the name as it is more personal, but if you forget a name you can certainly just use Sister. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 And fear not, Catholic schools are used to having a lot of non-Catholic students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Our Sisters go by Sister First Name, I'd probably stick with however her name is listed in the info until you have been around others and see how they address her, I'm sure it is somewhat personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I think you're fine either way. Sister (as long as you aren't around a group of sisters who wouldn't know who you were talking to) or Sister+First Name.We refer to Priests as Father or Father+Name. It's pretty interchangeable. My brother's never gotten offended or upset if someone addresses him as just "Father". It's perfectly respectful and not at all uncommon. :) I'd imagine SisterL would be the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 and congratulations on getting him in! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thank you! He had his first day if summer school today. He was dreading it like crazy, but when I picked him up I heard a couple boys yell, "see ya, Daniel" and he had a smile on his face, so I think it's going to be a good thing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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