ITALY
From: orizzontescuola.it
Maturità 2021, insegnamento della religione cattolica concorre alla determinazione del credito scolastico
Teaching of Catholic Religion (IRC) contributes to the calculation of school credit, according to the Article 11, paragraph 3 of Ministerial Order no. 53 of 3 March 2021.
“In base all’articolo 11, comma 3, dell’ordinanza ministeriale n.53 del 3 marzo 2021, i docenti di religione cattolica partecipano a pieno titolo alle deliberazioni del consiglio di classe concernenti l’attribuzione del credito scolastico, nell’ambito della fascia, agli studenti che si avvalgono di tale insegnamento. Analogamente, i docenti delle attività didattiche e formative alternative all’insegnamento della religione cattolica partecipano a pieno titolo alle deliberazioni del consiglio di classe concernenti l’attribuzione del credito scolastico, nell’ambito della fascia, agli studenti che si avvalgono di tale insegnamento”.
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https://www.orizzontescuola.it/maturita-2021-insegnamento-della-religione-cattolica-concorre-alla-determinazione-del-credito-scolastico/
Date: 29/05/2021.
On the same topic cf.:
Link: https://www.uilscuolairc.it/doc/Credito_scolastico_e_IRC.pdf?fbclid=IwAR18HHJKkMUwGfCkw9aFwaPymuRZzm4S_EHRSoYolnCnu0imcg2ydraRpqU
From: https://www.uilscuolairc.it/
SPAIN
From: eldiario.es
La clase de Religión Católica obtiene el peor dato de matriculación de su historia
For the first time in history, the percentage of students opting for the Catholic religion subject is about to fall below 60% in Spain.
“La culpa, según los obispos, es de la pandemia. Y de “la inestabilidad vertida sobre la clase de Religión” en la LOMLOE (Ley Orgánica de Modificación de la Ley Orgánica Educativa, ndr), que quiere poner coto a los privilegios de una materia blindada por los Acuerdos Iglesia-Estado, cuyo currículo es impartido por profesores elegidos por el obispo (pero pagados por las Administraciones públicas), con materiales aprobados por la Conferencia Episcopal (pero impartidos en horario escolar, y dentro de las aulas), evaluable y, por el momento, computable para la nota media. Pero lo cierto es que, por primera vez desde que se tienen datos, los alumnos no universitarios que optan por la Religión Católica están en el borde de la barrera del 60%. Una mayoría, es cierto, pero cada vez menos. Y, en algunas etapas educativas, como Bachillerato, ya son más los alumnos que dicen ‘No’ a la Religión en la escuela”.
Read more:
https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/clase-religion-catolica-obtiene-peor-dato-matriculacion-historia_1_7875824.html
Date: 27/04/2021.
On the same topic cf.:
Link: https://www.religiondigital.org/educacion/Religion-alcanza-minimos-historicos-asignatura-clase-obispos-espana_0_2335866411.html
From: https://www.religiondigital.org/
Date: 24/07/2021.
IRELAND
From: irishtimes.com
Catholic sex education document acknowledges love is ‘at the heart’ of all families
“Flourish” is a new document on education in relationships and sexuality for Irish Catholic primary schools. It was prepared by the Catholic bishops to address issues of human relationships and sexuality education; in “Flourish” sex and puberty are described as a ”gift from God”. This document is not part of the official curriculum for RSE, but Catholic schools are asked to take it into account. The Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell, said it was designed to help teachers follow the curriculum and called it a “resource and not a programme”.
“A controversial new sex education document for Catholic primary schools is a “resource and not a program”, Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has said. Titled ‘Flourish’, it was prepared by the Catholic Bishops for use in Relationships and Sexuality Education at Catholic primary schools and describes sex and puberty as a gift from God. Intended for junior infants to sixth class, it was published last month. Critics noted that in discussing LGBT issues, it says the: «Church’s teaching in relation to marriage between a man and a woman cannot be omitted»”.
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https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/catholic-sex-education-document-acknowledges-love-is-at-the-heart-of-all-families-1.4564631
Date: 13/05/2021.
On the same topic cf.:
Link: https://www.independent.ie/irish news/education/archbishop-farrell-defends-flourishsex-education-resource-for-schools-40427877.html
From: https://www.independent.ie/
Date: 14/05/2021.
