Christian Mission Schools in Ghana say that accommodating parallel religious practices for non-Christian students would create significant operational and administrative challenges that could undermine discipline and academic performance.
In a statement released on November 25, 2025, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) highlighted the practical difficulties that would arise if schools attempted to provide different prayer schedules, uniforms, or worship arrangements for multiple faith groups.
According to the statement, such changes would introduce “significant administrative burdens” that could disrupt the structured environment mission schools depend on.
The leaders noted that mission schools operate on cohesive routines built around shared values and communal practices. Altering these systems to accommodate varying religious requirements, they warned, would affect timetables, supervision, and resource allocation.
They stressed that parallel religious systems would “fracture the communal unity and discipline” that have shaped the schools’ strong reputation.
The statement emphasized that these challenges are not just theoretical but would require schools to redesign operations in ways that could compromise order, consistency, and efficiency.
While acknowledging the importance of respect for diversity, the Church bodies argued that the schools’ unified culture has been central to their success, and any disruption to that structure could have long-term consequences for both staff and students.
By Theresa Kpordzo//Newswatchgh.com
