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Co-curricular activities in Catholic schools: perceived benefits

Title
Co-curricular activities in Catholic schools: perceived benefits
Creator
Panmei, Seraphina; Prakasha, G.S.
Description
The study attempts to understand how the Catholic schools in India organise co-curricular activities aligning to their mission as perceived by senior teachers and students. Researchers further examined the types of co-curricular activities offered at Catholic schools, their impact on students personal growth and the challenges faced in achieving the set-objectives of the activities. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews of 25 senior teachers teaching in Catholic schools and focus group discussions (FGD) with students. The key findings of the thematic analysis revealed three main themes: holistic development, leadership qualities, and implementation challenges. Findings indicated that co-curricular activities such as sports, literary fests, and cultural events contribute to developing resilience, confidence, and leadership skills and are in alignment with the Catholic education values. These activities provide a platform for students to explore their potentials, nurture their talents, and build relationships. Further study may explore understanding the values and implementation of co-curricular activities in other schools. 2026 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Source
International Studies in Catholic Education;
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Routledge
Subject
catholic-school; co-curricular activities; holistic-development; leadership skills; sports-events
Coverage
Panmei S., School of Psychological Sciences Education & Social work, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Prakasha G.S., School of Psychological Sciences Education & Social work, Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 19422539;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Panmei, Seraphina; Prakasha, G.S., “Co-curricular activities in Catholic schools: perceived benefits,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22765.

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