Bishop Ray Browne launches Catholic Schools Week in Holy Family National School Rathmore which runs from January 27 to February 3, and celebrates the work of local Catholic schools. Bishop Ray Browne launched Catholic Schools Week saying the strength “of our schools is that they’re local”, and the staff know local people and “respect their vision for their children”.
The launch took place last week in Holy Family National School Rathmore.
The week: Celebrating the Work of Our Local Catholic Schools, runs from January 27 to February 3. During the launch there was singing, traditional music, set dancing and a prayer service with children representing the different classes making their blessings and prayers.
“Values are central to a Catholic school. All our values have as their foundation the words of Jesus, ‘Love one another, as I have loved you’. Care for one another, the dignity of every person, respect, mercy, fairness, and justice – all values have their origins in God’s love,” said Bishop Browne.