Posted on 04. Apr, 2013 in Religious patronage, Schools
A recent report on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector highlighted that there was a desire for change amongst parents. However Fr Michael Drumm, Chairperson of the Catholic Schools Partnership believes that some of the figures being mentioned in the media were misleading. He explained to Miriam Gormally how the report actually illustrates that most people […]
Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Religious education in Primary Schools is often a contentious topic. Given that there are few options, schools, pupils and parents often find themselves in the position of mismatched religious needs. This is particularly the case during the years where students are celebrating a sacrament. Miriam Gormally spoke with Dr. Gareth Byrne, Head of Religious Education […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 in Church Teachings, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Schools, Uncategorized
Le Cheile was recently awarded patronage for the new post primary school in Mulhuddart. This was mainly due to their commitment to academic excellence and pastoral care as well as demand from local parents. Miriam Gormally spoke with Sean Goan, Faith Development Officer with Le Chéile schools about what this would mean and the various […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2012 in Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Schools
The need for radical reform of the Irish education system as envisaged by Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, and the impact that reform might have on Catholic schools, are topics that have been repeatedly discussed on radio and in the paper. This summer’s edition of the influential Jesuit journal Studies explores this topic, including a features […]
Posted on 31. May, 2012 in Religious patronage, Schools, Uncategorized
The future of children and their education is one of critical importance and many parents will go to great efforts to choose the right school for their son or daughter. Fr. Michael Drumm is Chairperson of the Catholic School’s Partnership and has spoken extensively on the issue of the future of Catholic Primary Schools in […]
Posted on 17. May, 2012 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Children all around the country will be making their communion this May. But what does it mean to them or to their parents? Miriam Gormally met Monsignor James Cassin, Executive Secretary to the Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education and Formation. She began by putting it to him that a large part of Catholic Education and […]
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 in Religious teaching
This is the second piece with Michael Maginn, Parish Priest of St Paul’s in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Here he talks with Pat Coyle about the importance of Education and how sometimes it’s not until years later that you can assimilate or find meaning in what you have learned. Pat Coyle began by asking Michael about […]
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 in Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Schools
Religious education is a very important issue for parents and children alike. From choosing a school to deciding whether to partake in Faith formation, parents are constantly faced with choices around education. Sean Goan is Faith Development Officer with Le Chéile, as well as being active in giving courses and retreats on scripture. Here he […]
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 in Liturgy, Religious teaching
The Rev Patrick Lawrence speaks here with Heather Wilkinson, chairperson of the Sunday School Society of Ireland, about the differences between Sunday School now and when it first started.
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching
This year is the 400thanniversary of the publishing of the King James Version of the Bible. Rev Patrick Lawrence met with Dr Katie Heffelfinger. He began by asking her what impact the King James Version of the Bible would have had when it was first published.