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Our Lady
Queen of
Martyrs
Religious
Education
Parent/Student
Handbook
Revised for
2009-2010
… to teach as Jesus
did…
Through prayer,
education, service and liturgy, children, teenagers, parents and catechists
journey together.
In sharing the Good
News of God’s love, we become God’s people, reaching out as Jesus teaches to our
community
and our world.
OLQM
Mission
Statement
For now and a new
millennium, the parish community of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs affirms…
That we are a people of
God, who seek to create a
community where the gifts
of the Spirit… Faith, Hope and Love
are shared joyfully in word
and deed.
That all good things are
generous gifts from God;
as a community we must
inspire the use of our gifts of
time, talent and treasure…
to serve all people
with justice and love.
That our human hands must
serve as God’s hands in our world;
we share these gifts in
humble service, multiplying and returning
them with love, praise and thanksgiving
to our Creator.
Religious Education Policies
Admission Policies:
We welcome all the
children of parishioners into our program for Grades 1-9.
Enrollment Procedures
1) Be registered in the parish
2) Complete a Religious Education form for each student including a copy of the baptismal certificate and, for grades 2 and up, a letter of transferal from your previous parish, including dates of sacraments and grades completed.
3) Fees are $80 for one child, $140 for 2 children and $160 for 3 or more children. Fees are used to purchase textbooks, catechist manuals, videos, books, teaching supplies, office supplies, postage, etc.
4) Guests may attend a class only with the permission of the DRE.
Academic Content & Policies:
Our program is faithful to the magesterium of the Church and
the gospel message of Jesus. Each grade-level follows the
curriculum of the grade-level textbook.
Students have the
responsibility of being attentive and cooperative in class.
Attendance:
Faithful attendance at classes and celebrations is required.
Parents must call the catechist before class if the child will be
absent, and help the child make up any missed lessons.
Children are expected to come to class on time and to be picked
up on time.
Cancellation of Classes (for the Center):
When Harborfields School District is closed, classes at the
Center are cancelled. Closing information will be posted on
News 12 and on our answering machine.
Home classes will be
cancelled at the discretion of the catechist.
Communication:
Good communication is an essential ingredient of our program. You may receive messages from the DRE, CRE or office staff by mail, telephone, email or the bulletin.
You are invited to contact the office with any questions or
concerns. Catechists and parents are also expected to be
available to each other.
Confidentiality:
Catechists are to hold
students’ remarks confidential
unless someone’s life, health or safety is in danger.
Student records and
personal information will be held confidential.
Diocesan Volunteer Registration Policy:
All parish volunteers
must agree to a background check.
They also must sign a volunteer code of conduct.
Discipline:
All students must respect the rights and property of others. Illegal drugs, weapons and gang affiliations (3 or more persons, united for a criminal purpose) are forbidden.
Catechist may first contact the parents and then the DRE or CRE for help with discipline issues.
The DRE reserves the right to remove any student from a class or from the program. Parents may appeal that decision.
Emergency Drills and Crisis Plans
Both Center and In-Home
classes will hold 2 emergency drills each year. Crisis plans will be discussed
with catechists.
Field Trips:
Field trips may be arranged by the DRE or CRE for an educational purpose or for Christian service. Catechists may also plan such field trips, with the permission of the DRE.
Permission slips must be signed and returned by parents before such trips.
Legal Documents
It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the DRE with a copy of custody agreements, orders of protection and any legal documents affecting their children.
Respect for the Dignity of All:
We have a firm policy against any type of harassment: sexual, gender, disability, etc. As followers of Jesus we hold each person to be a child of God, deserving of respect and kindness. The DRE will be notified and will contact the parents if any such harassment occurs.
The parish reserves the right to amend this handbook.
Parents will be given prompt notification
of any and all amendments.
Prepared by Our Lady Queen
of Martyrs
Religious Education Office
- June 2009
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