News Briefs

Scottish Executive Funds Catholic School Abstinence Programmes

Amid an ongoing battle over political correctness with the Catholic Church in Scotland, the Scottish Executive has decided to fund a new abstinence programme soon to be introduced in Catholic schools.

The new Called to Love programme is intended to be an alternative to “artificial contraception” by promoting marriage and the sanctity of human life, reports the Scottish Sunday Herald.

A fund of £170,000 has been earmarked by ministers to the outcry of campaigners who fear that the Scottish Executive is bringing in a two-tier sex education system by the back door.

Called to Love will place the teachings of the Catholic Church “at the heart” of the guidance it will bring to pupils on sex and relationships when it is launched this summer.

• Church leaders call for end to Congo crisis
• Doha conference a 'lost opportunity', say aid agencies
• Church ad banned for being offensive to homosexuals
• Young people believe volunteering can help make poverty history
• Church of Scotland relaunches children's services

Church leaders call for end to Congo crisis

Church leaders have issued a joint statement calling for an end to the crisis in Congo, where fighting between...

Give a disadvantaged young person a brighter future this Christmas. Order books for all ages commending the free and sovereign grace of Almighty God.
01582 765448 For holidays and retreats in the Scottish borders. Whitchester Christian Guest House 01450 377 477 Friendly printing company for churches, charities and businesses nationwide! Cistercian Monastery and Guest House
Bookings: 01620 830 228
Email: nunraw.abbot@yahoo.co.uk