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Concern over ability of Catholic schools to keep ethos following removal of ‘baptism barrier’

atholic bishops have expressed concern over the ability of Catholic primary schools to remain true to their ethos following the removal of the so-called “baptism barrier”. Almost 90% of primary schools are currently under Catholic patronage, while...

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09.00 3 Jan 2023


Concern over ability of Catholic schools to keep ethos following removal of ‘baptism barrier’


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atholic bishops have expressed concern over the ability of Catholic primary schools to remain true to their ethos following the removal of the so-called “baptism barrier”.

Almost 90% of primary schools are currently under Catholic patronage, while about 5% have a multi-denominational ethos.

Alan Whelan, President of the Catholic Secondary Schools parents association outlined what these concerns are.


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