Focus should be on all faiths, not one

THESE days it’s all about panic in schools with mocks occurring, projects being hauled up and the cramming being turned up to overload. The question being asked around is this: is religion necessary in schools these days?

As Catholic Schools Week 2014 is being launched, and teachers are encouraging students to talk about their faith, it’s weird that the week is particularly focussing in on ‘Catholics’.

Should all students not be encouraged to celebrate their faith, be it Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and so on?