"Furthermore the Church attaches particular importance to those schools, especially in the territories of newly founded Churches, which include non-Catholics among their pupils." (Declaration on Christian Education, 1965, #9)

"...within the fundamental unity of the faith, there is room for a plurality of cultural differences, forms of expression, and theological views." (To Teach as Jesus Did, 1972, #18)

"Catholic life and education must also be concerned with a still wider unity: the unity of all persons under God. The Church rejects as un-Christian any discrimination because of race, national or ethnic origin, color, sex, class, or religion." (Sharing the Light of Faith, 1979, #95)

"Therefore, while Catholic educators will teach doctrine in conformity with their own religious convictions and in accord with the identity of the school, they must at the same time have the greatest respect for those students who are not Catholics." (Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith, 1982, #42)

"In every kind of school, the Catholic educator will not infrequently come in contact with non-Catholic students, especially in some countries. The attitude should not only be one of respect, but also welcoming, and open to dialogue - motivated by a universal Christian love." (Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith, 1982, #55)

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