Catholic schools want key preparations for sacraments such as Confirmation and Communion to take place outside the classroom.
That’s one of the findings of a survey by the Archdiocese of Dublin.
It also found that there’s a demand for parents and local parishes to play a greater role in preparing children for sacraments.
The Archdiocese of Dublin covers the capital and Wicklow, as well as parts of Kildare, Carlow, Laois and Wexford.