School principals seek scrapping of Holy Communion lessons
30/01/2006 - 07:44:52The union representing Ireland's primary school principals is reportedly calling for the scrapping of lessons on Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Reports this morning said the Irish Primary Principals Network wanted parents to take responsibility for preparing their children for the Sacraments and for religious education in general.
It has reportedly pointed out that religious instruction is not practical in classrooms where anything up to 15 different faiths may be represented.
The issue is set to be a major talking point at the IPPN's three-day annual conference which begins this Thursday.
