Firstly, it is important when referring to the idea of state-fundedclasses to remember that the taxpayer funds the state. There are manypeople, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, who support the teaching ofsexual abstinence.
It makes sense for the state to respect and reflect their choice.
Secondly, it is worth bearing in mind that although around a quarter ofchildren who attend Catholic schools do not classify themselves asCatholic their parents have chosen that school because they want theirchildren to be educated in that particular environment. This is partlydue to the fact that the ethos of the Catholic school seeks to nurturehuman dignity, self-respect and self-control. This holistic approachnaturally incorporates the sexual dimension.
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