Catholic schools and parishes throughout Fermanagh are being invited to celebrate the distinctive richness and diversity of Catholic education by taking part in a series of suggested events and activities over a period of a week.

Catholic Education week has been organised by the Consultative Group for Catholic Education (CGCE) and will take place between the 26th February and 4th March.

CGCE have chosen 'Walk in the Light' as the theme for the week which aims to engage the entire Catholic education family, school and parish, in a celebration of a gospel led education that integrates faith and life, promotes justice, peace and reconciliation and contributes to the Common Good.

Catholic Education Week is an integral part of an ongoing process of celebrating Catholic Education. It builds on the success of the 'Catholic Education – The Vision' initiative which was launched last September by the Northern Ireland Commission for Catholic Education and which was positively received.

In advance of Catholic Education Week, the CGCE will be sending a resource pack to schools and parishes to facilitate planning. Schools are encouraged to share ideas and events within their local parish and come together in a unified celebration.

As part of Catholic Education Week opportunities for the spiritual refreshment of body and soul are being offered to school communities in each of the dioceses.

Speaking about Catholic Education Week, Bishop Donal McKeown, Chairperson of CGCE said: Catholic Education Week seeks to showcase the confidence and faith, which the Catholic school sector has in its ethos and values, the inclusive and diverse nature of our schools and the dynamic approach they have taken in embracing change.

"We are encouraging Catholic Schools to take ownership of the Week by using the resource pack that we have issued and to engage in partnership with the parish and local community to affirm and celebrate Catholic Education."