Pope Benedict Ferverinos from US Visit Part XIV

From remarks made to Catholic educators

"This sacrifice continues today. It is an outstanding apostolate of hope, seeking to address the material, intellectual and spiritual needs of over three million children and students. It also provides a highly commendable opportunity for the entire Catholic community to contribute generously to the financial needs of our institutions. Their long-term sustainability must be assured. Indeed, everything possible must be done, in cooperation with the wider community, to ensure that they are accessible to people of all social and economic strata. No child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation"

All those involved in the religious education of students should take great hope in these words from the Holy Father, who describes such work as an outstanding apostolate of hope which nurtures the soul of our nation! He challenges all of us to be most prudent stewards of the resources available to us, and to do an extensive examination of conscience regarding the way that we use our money, and to be aware of the great good that can be done when quality religious education is available to all regardless of socioeconomic background. He thanks all of those who are already making great sacrifices within this apostolate.