I think it's how much he cares about Johnny that motivates him to help.
He wants Johnny and Ponyboy to get out of the church, so he helps them so they can get out faster.
Village priests got married and had children, which is against the church law.
Peppermint sticks or canes were given to children during church services to keep them quiet on Christmas. The treat served as a distraction and incentive for children to remain quiet and well-behaved during the service.
When the boys return to the church in "The Outsiders," they find that it has caught fire, likely due to a cigarette that was accidentally left burning. They also discover that some children were trapped inside the church during the fire. Dally and Johnny, motivated by a sense of responsibility and bravery, rush in to save the children, showcasing their growth and willingness to protect others despite their rough backgrounds. This moment underscores the themes of heroism and the consequences of their actions.
Sunday school is more of a deeper talk and is usually held before the actual gathering time. Children's church is usually during the service and is for children which Sunday school could be for grown ups
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Irena Sendler was caught by the Gestapo in 1943 during her efforts to smuggle Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto. After her arrest, she was tortured but managed to maintain her silence about the children she had saved. She was eventually released due to a bribe arranged by her friends in the Polish underground.
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They supplied priests that would take in children and make them holy through the use of molestation.
The Church provided education, medical attention, and security in its monasteries. It also advocated for the poor and weak, for the homeless, for children, and for women.
The Anglican Church was the official church of England during the 1700s.