Ethos

Our school is a Catholic School with Fr.Murphy as Manager. However pupils of different religions are welcomed in Court N.S. Formal religous instruction is given each day and in accordance with the Rules of national schools, parents, may if they wish, withdraw their children from formal religious instruction.

Every effort is made to impart Christian values and ideals in an informal way, so that the children live their religion rather than learn it.

All classes are mixed and all pupils are treated equally. The pupils come from varying backgrounds and every effort is made to encourage kindness and tolerance towards, and acceptance of everybody in Court N.S. Fr. Murphy frequently visits the school and plays an active and important role in the Religious Education of the children. Mass is celebrated in St. Moling's Church at 9.30am on the first Friday of each month. During Lent, ceremonies are organised by Fr. Murphy e.g. Mass, Rosary, Stations of the Cross and talks on religious themes. The children are prepared for the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation.

Parents of non-Catholic children are encouraged, at all times, to discuss with the teachers any worries they may have concerning the teaching of religion. They are also encouraged to view, in school, any books or resources used for the teaching of religion. The school acts as an agent for a number of Religious magazines and in fund-raising from time to time for charities, religious and otherwise.