It's a debate which has taken centre stage recently.
A group representing Catholic priests says children should no longer be prepared for communions and confirmations in schools.
The Association of Catholic Priests has also criticised recent statements by bishops announcing the return of the sacraments in their diocese, contrary to public health guidelines.
Fr. Paddy Byrne who's based in Abbeyleix in Co. Laois, says preparations for communions and confirmations should be kept separate from schools:
A parenting expert also believes moving preparation for communions and confirmations out of school time makes sense because not all children are catholics.
Laura Erskine says some people send their children to catholic schools because it's convenient;
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