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Should religious sacrament preparation be taken out of schools?

Most teachers think schools should not prepare pupils for church sacraments. That is according to...

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12.36 23 Apr 2025


Should religious sacrament preparation be taken out of schools?


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12.36 23 Apr 2025


Most teachers think schools should not prepare pupils for church sacraments.

That is according to a survey by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) which found that just 4% of primary school teachers believe it should be the school’s responsibility to prepare children for Communions, Confirmations and first confessions.

What do you think?

Should religious sacraments preparation be taken out of schools?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.


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