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Sat 04 Apr 2007Is the flame about to die?The debate about religious teaching in schools came to a head this week when surveys suggested that Irish children don't know even the basics of Catholicism, writes Louise Holden.John Carr of the Irish National Teachers Organisation called this week for a complete overhaul of the religious education system, and the introduction of a broad programme of religious education alongside instruction in specific faiths.