Religious Ed Policy Statement
As we begin the Religious Education Program, the administrative staff and the catechists
welcome you as the primary religious educator of your family. We request your cooperation
and your continued support in our efforts to enrich the foundation in faith that you have
already established. Please read through this important notice from beginning to end. It is
our hope that the following guidelines will be respectfully observed so that you and your
family will enjoy a fruitful experience of your child’s religious formation.
To participate in the program, a disciple (your child) is expected to:
- Attend Mass weekly and live by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Experience six years of religious education before entering the two-year Confirmation
Preparation Program.
- Arrive early or on time for the weekly sessions.
- Be prepared, that is, bring the textbook, a pen/pencil and notebook to every session.
Levels 6, 7 & 8 should bring their bibles. Level 6 will receive their bibles at a special
Mass.
- Provide a note of explanation for every absence. All missed classroom work will be
assigned to do at home. More than five (5) absences will result in repetition of the
current level. No more than five (5) early dismissals will be permitted.
- Complete assignments at home by reading the chapter with parents/guardians. Fulfill
requests the catechist made to enhance the lesson.
- Cooperate with the catechist and be compliant with expectations of proper behavior in
a group setting. Inappropriate behavior will result in a phone call to the parent to take
the child home.
CODE OF CONDUCT: Respect for others and the property of others (books, desks,
bathrooms, projects, etc.)
- No food or drinks allowed in the school.
- No running, yelling or bad language at any time.
- No use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs.
- No weapons, ipods, heelies or skateboards on premises.
- All Cell Phones Must Be Turned Off. No electronic devices allowed at any time. Leave
them home.
For your child to participate in the program, a parent/guardian is expected to:
- Attend Mass weekly and live by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Discuss the above guidelines with your child and support the guidelines to the best of
your ability.
- Attend parent meetings and help out in your child’s group when needed.
- Record the schedule of sessions on your home calendar and note the parent meetings
and 3 parent enrichments.
- Levels 1- 6: Accompany your child into and out of the building through the Main
Entrance only.
- Levels 1- 6: Follow the sign-out procedure. Provide names of those authorized to pick-
up your child on attached form.
- Levels 7 & 8 Parish Outreach Rooms: Must use Main Entrance to enter and exit the
building. Do not use Parish Outreach Parking Lot.
- For all grade levels - come into the building to sign-out your child if he/she has to leave
before the session ends for health or another serious reason. No more than five (5)
early dismissals will be permitted.
- Send a note explaining the reason for your child’s absence and requesting make-up
work when your child returns to the weekly session. More than five (5) absences will
result in repetition of the current level. No more than five (5) early dismissals will be
permitted.
- Discuss the priority of your child’s attendance at religious education sessions with
coaches and other activity leaders.
- Inform the Religious Education Office and catechist of any special attention your child
may require.
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