Reflecting on this year’s Catholic Schools Week theme, “Normal lives called to holiness,” Bishop Tom Deenihan, the Bishop of Meath, and chair of the Council for Education of the Irish Bishops’ Conference, said, “God has blessed us all with gifts to make the world a better place.  Catholics are also called to holiness, which simply means bringing God’s love into our actions every day.  Catholic school communities nurture students to help them realise their full potential, and to put their gifts at the service of others, following the example of Jesus.  

Our schools, following the example of Jesus, serve every person regardless of creed, background, faith, social status or age.  Jesus showed those around Him how our Heavenly Father is compassionate, courageous and forgiving by His own actions.”