Church Etiquette

Students are to enter church in an atmosphere of reverence.

Announcement: Mrs.Barr will announce when classes will depart for church (9:05 a.m.). All Mass and Prayer Services will begin promptly at 9:10 a.m. We will walk over in an orderly fashion to church.

Holy Water: Children are to bless themselves, as a remembrance of their Baptism, ONLY upon entry into the church/

Seating: As a sign of respect, students should bow to the altar, prior to entering the pew. There should be 10-12 students per pew. Leave room in the seat for parents. Parents have been instructed to enter the church with their child. No child is to be taken by the parent to go and sit with a sibling. Pews will be marked for each classroom.

Kneelers: Kneelers are to be put down after entering the pew. Kneelers are to STAY down for the entire Mass or Prayer Service.

Singing and Word Responses: All students and adults are to participate as part of the prayer. Example by everyone is KEY.

Communion: Teachers are to direct their own classes to and from the altar. Students are to bow to the Eucharistic Minister for both the Body and Blood of Christ. Upon returning to the pew, they should kneel quietly and reflect.

Exiting: Starting from the front of Church, follow the priests quickly and quietly. Teacher should be leading their classes out.