He warned that such practices could erode academic standards and undermine the quality and reputation of Catholic schools.
Archbishop Palmer-Buckle made the remarks in Sekondi during the 80th Anniversary Lecture of St Paul’s Commandery No. 354 of the Knights of St John International.
His comments come amid concerns from parents and students over the ongoing Senior High School placement exercise, with some seeking other means to secure admission to their preferred schools.
The Archbishop urged Catholic parents to take greater responsibility for their children’s education by providing the support needed to help them perform well academically.
He stressed that membership of the Catholic Church should not be considered an automatic entitlement to admission into Catholic schools.
“Some Catholic church members think that because the school is ours, even if their child fails completely, they must still be admitted. My beloved brethren, this shouldn’t be the case,”
“So when you are participating in the church, you are participating in the church for its well-being, for its advancement, for its progress,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference is pushing for the implementation of its decision to reserve 20 per cent of admissions to Catholic mission schools for Catholic candidates.
The Bishops say the decision was reached at the National Catholic Education Forum in Koforidua in 2025 and is therefore not a new proposal.
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