Schools to move away from preparing Catholic children for sacraments

Simon Doyle

CONFIRMATION and communion preparation is to take place outside schools in Ireland's largest Catholic diocese.

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Schools to move away from preparing Catholic children for sacraments

Learning and skills central to rehabilitation at Hydebank Wood

Young people affected by homelessness celebrate educational achievements

Caring west Belfast pupils make history by addressing council chamber on homelessness

End of mitigation payments will `leave children hungry' next Christmas

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Pupils receive self-esteem lessons as part of health initiative

End of mitigation payments will `leave children hungry' next Christmas

The Academy at Ulster University wins restaurant of the year award

Student leaders support staff as university strikes begin

School closure would `erode Catholic primary education' in rural communities

Catholic grammar schools seek extra places to cope with rise in pupils

Catholic college seeks switch to integrated sector

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