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# baptism barrier

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Dublin archdiocese saw 10% decline in christenings in the year after 'baptism barrier' was removed
Religion to be formally removed as entry-requirement from most primary schools from today
Baptism barrier in schools set to be lifted this year
'No more baptism barrier': Catholic schools won't use religion as admission criteria, says Bruton
'All the children that live in our building got places in local schools - our daughter didn't'
Religion in schools: 'My son comes home saying things like, 'God makes it rain''
Debate Room: 'It's only fair that Catholic children are prioritised in Catholic schools'
Catholic group says 95% of their schools don't have a baptism barrier