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Catholic Bishops seek stronger control over religious formation in mission schools

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako September 15, 2026 2 min read

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has renewed calls for a clear agreement with the government on the management of mission schools, arguing that the framework is necessary to protect the identity and values of the institutions.

The Bishops say the long-discussed agreement between the government and Churches should clearly spell out the responsibilities of both parties in areas including admissions, governance, appointment of head teachers, discipline, infrastructure, accountability and religious formation.

The call comes alongside the Conference’s push to implement a policy reserving 20 per cent of admissions to Catholic mission schools for Catholic students.

According to the Bishops, the 20 per cent reservation is not a new proposal, but a decision reached at the National Catholic Education Forum held in Koforidua in 2025.

They argue that maintaining a significant Catholic student population in mission schools is important to enable the Church to effectively carry out the religious and moral formation that forms part of the schools’ identity.

The Conference, however, says the implementation of the policy must be transparent and properly regulated.

It has directed the education office of the National Catholic Secretariat to develop a plan for implementing the reservation across Catholic mission schools.

The Bishops insist that the process should be handled through the appropriate Boards of Governors and diocesan education offices, with annual audits to ensure accountability. They have also stressed that the arrangement must not involve the exchange of money.

Beyond admissions, the Conference is calling for renewed government and Church commitment to strengthening mission schools through increased investment.

It wants greater resources directed towards schools, teachers, laboratories and learning materials to improve educational outcomes and reduce the intense competition for a limited number of highly sought-after schools.

The Bishops believe a clearly defined partnership between the government and Churches, coupled with increased investment in education, will help preserve the distinct character of mission schools while improving the quality of education available to students across the country.

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako