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Catholic schools in Suva archdiocese celebrated Catholic Education over a week in February, instead of on one day as in previous years.
Archdiocese Catholic education director Pio Bosco said Archbishop Peter Loy Chong changed the duration of the celebration.
Instead of having it in July, the timing of the celebration was also changed to be in the last week in February.
“Archbishop Chong now wishes that Education Sunday in the Fiji Catholic Archdiocese calendar be moved from the month of July to February and March with effect from the 2015 academic year, and celebrated over the period of a week instead of one day,” Mr Bosco said.
“The expectation of His Grace Archbishop Chong is for all teachers and children in Catholic schools, together with parishes and Catholic communities, to celebrate this important occasion.
“It is also viewed as an opportune time for Catholic schools to reaffirm their faith and teachings early in the school year.”
Mr Bosco said the week-long celebration would also involve parents who would reflect on their roles as the first teachers of the faith and life skills.
“Catholic parents must not relax nor relegate this responsibility to other persons, groups, organisations or governments,” he said.
The theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week was “Children – Precious Gifts from God”.
Students of Catholic schools in Macuata marched through Labasa Town on February 23, to mark the beginning of the week.
Sources
- Fiji Times
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