Advertisement

Why are non-religious parents submitting their kids for sacraments?

Thousands of parents are submitting their children for sacraments under duress and because of...

Share this article

09.56 28 Oct 2021


Why are non-religious parents submitting their kids for sacraments?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

09.56 28 Oct 2021


Thousands of parents are submitting their children for sacraments under duress and because of coercion. That’s the view of Colm O'Connor, Principal of Cork Educate Together Secondary School who says Ireland’s ‘take it or leave it’ primary school religion curriculum is a violation of human rights and Colm spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

   

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

  

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

 

 


Read more about

#newstalkbreakfast #newstalkbreakfast #ntbk #newstalkfm Communion Confirmation Non Religious Parents Religion In Schools Submitting Kids For Sacraments

Related Episodes

Winners and Sinners

00:27:01

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:27:01


Sport with Ger Gilroy

00:10:27

Sport with Ger Gilroy

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:10:27


You Are What You Eat: Mindful...

00:12:27

You Are What You Eat: Mindful Snacking

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:27


Errol Musk on his son Elon Mus...

00:23:09

Errol Musk on his son Elon Musk’s recent comments

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:23:09