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Multi-faith prayer rooms in Catholic Schools

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Submitted by AFAN team member Seeta Lakhani a Hindu on 19/12/2008 15:49
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Multi-faith prayer rooms 'should be in Catholic schools'

Catholic schools should set aside multi-faith prayer rooms to accommodate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh students, according to guidance.

By Graeme Paton, Education Editor
Last Updated: 6:56AM GMT 02 Dec 2008

A document issued by the Catholic Education Service said facilities for other faiths should be made available in all primary and secondary schools if possible.

Catholic schools in England and Wales should also consider adapting toilet facilities to accommodate ritual cleansing, the document said.

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