Need For Christian Education In Schools
(Rec. 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, June 20. The Archbishops of York and Canterbury both spoke at the Churc'h Assembly yesterday on the need for Christian education in schools.
The following motion was passed: -That this House is convinced of the need of true Christian education in ail the schools of the country, and gratefully recognises the work of teachers in all classes of schools. “It gives general approval to the statement, recently issued, by the Archbishops of Canterbury, York and Wales, and strongly urges that, with the co-operation of the various Christian communions, of education authorities, of parents, of teachers and Christian citizens generally, speedy effect be given to the fine point therein contained.” After the passing of the motion, the Archbishop of Canterbury said he would take a representative deputation of the Church of England and Free Churches to the Board of Education, if possible before the Parliament adjourned.
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Northern Advocate, 21 June 1941, Page 4
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