Is this legal?

[Bobbiepin]

I applied for a job last week in a Catholic school (note, I'm not Catholic, or even Christian). On the application form with the personal details there's a spot for religion. Now I'm happy to fill in the equal opportunities form but I get the feeling that because I've been honest about my faith that my application will be thrown in the bin.

Is it legal to have that on the main application form or is it different for a faith school?

A Catholic teacher has to provide evidence of attending Mass regularly via a reference from the local Parish Priest. A Catholic who has married a divorcee outside the church is not considered fit to be teaching in a Catholic school.

Well the Jew accepted the job today! Thanks all so much for your replies. It seems to be more about the values than the religious aspect, no daily prayer, optional mass on a Friday, 50% of students have different or no religion etc. I think it'll be really good fit.

Congratulations Bobbiepin

I hope it is a good fit, good luck with it.