Catholic schools foster responsible decision-making as calls grow for formal ethics classes

Catholic schools are teaching students how to make responsible decisions as academics call for the introduction of formal ethics classes.

In Australian schools, ethics is currently treated as a general capability integrated across the curriculum rather than a standalone subject. This means that while every child is intended to learn these skills, not all students participate in dedicated ethics classes. These lessons address practical moral questions, such as whether it is ever acceptable to break a promise.