Episcopal Press and News

Episcopal School Week Oct. 31-Nov. 7

Diocesan Press Service. August 9, 1965 [XXXIV-16]

I think it was Howard Mumford who suggested that one of the ironies of our modern day is that society has to fear only the educated man. Primitive man offers no threat to the continuation of human society. This inaccurately quoted observation highlights not simply the importance of education but the importance of education which is able to encompass the enduring basis for moral and ethical decisions on the part of human beings.

The Church's legitimate concern for education is implicit in her. allegiance to her Lord, Christ, the Truth. The Church's concern for education is explicit in educational institutions which accept the responsibility for an educational process which aims at the good life for the whole man in the midst of God's creation.

It is a privilege for me officially to endorse and commend Episcopal School Week, October 31 to November 7, and urge the recognition of its claims upon us all, not simply for one week--but for all time.

John Hines

PRESIDING BISHOP