Bishops in Ghana call on Government for 20% Catholic Student placement in Catholic Schools

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has renewed its call for the government to reserve at least 20% of places in Catholic pre-tertiary schools for Catholic students, arguing that this will foster the Church’s mission in faith formation.

In a communiqué issued by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gymafi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, he stressed that equal partnerships between the state and the church must protect the moral and spiritual beliefs of Catholic institutions.

He said, “We call for a clearly defined collaboration framework between Government, Missions, and Educational Units, one that acknowledges the Church’s enduring contribution while safeguarding the moral and spiritual ethos of Catholic schools”.

Bishop Gyamfi noted that faith institutions in Ghana have long shaped the intellectual and ethical landscape of many citizens “who embody truth, fairness, and service to the common good.”

The Bishops’ Conference has urged the government to ensure that curricula should “integrate academic excellence with civic education, religious instruction, and patriotic formation, equipping students to contribute ethically and responsibly to society.”

He stated, “To sustain the Church’s educational mission, we re-echo our call for Government to guarantee that at least 20% of student intake in Catholic pre-tertiary schools is reserved for Catholic children”.

According to the Bishops’ Conference, this will allow faith-based formation to remain accessible while advancing national development.

By: Veronica Sena Amenya//Newswatchgh.vom