Religious Ed. - Mission & Policies

Mission and Vision

The Mission Statement of SEAS Religious Education

"To Encounter God, to Grow in Faith; to Live and Share the Good News."

The Vision Statement of SEAS Religious Education

"To form disciples of Jesus Christ by journeying with our parish community and equipping our youth and their parents with the knowledge of the Love of God and our Catholic Faith through sacramental preparation and ongoing religious education process; by empowering them to develop their God-given gifts and talents; and by encouraging them to participate fully, consciously and actively in the liturgy, sacraments, communal life, moral formation, prayer, service and faith sharing."

Six Tasks of Catechists

Promotes knowledge of the faith;
Promotes knowledge of the meaning of the liturgy and sacraments;
Promotes moral formation in Jesus Christ;
Teaches the Christian how to pray with Christ;
Prepares the Christian to live in community and to participate actively in the life and mission of the church;
Promotes a missionary spirit that prepares the faithful to be present as Christians in society.

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SEAS RE Policies

ATTENDANCE

All PARENTS of SEAS Religious Education Program must come into the Hall and sign in their child/ teen at the beginning of each session. Session begins in the Hall with prayer and announcements. Catechists will take the students to their classrooms. Parents must pick up their children promptly and sign their child/teen out from their classroom at the end of the session. No more than three (3) absences are allowed. All absences will be reported to the attendance line at (909) 947-2956 x 109.

SUNDAY MASS

MASS is a vital part of our Catholic Faith. Each child/teen will be provided with envelopes so we can monitor their Mass attendance. Each Sunday an envelope should be placed in the offertory basket with or without financial contribution. In the event that Mass is attended in another parish, please bring the bulletin from that parish to the office of Religious Education with child’s name and grade so we can give the child/teen credit.

DISCIPLINE

Traditional Catholic behavior is expected from all participants. Respect should be shown to the Catechist, fellow participants and church property. Appropriate dress is required, no hats or gum chewing; Girls: no tube tops, spaghetti straps or no short shorts.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1st Warning: At the first instance of disruption, the Catechist will explain to the student that his/her action is disruptive to the class and the student will be sent to the RE Coordinator’s Office.

2nd Warning: At the second instance of disruption by the same student, he/she will be sent to the RE Coordinator’s Office. The parent will be called to pick up the child.

3rd Warning: At the third instance of disruption, the parent will be called to pick up the child and the parent will make an appointment with the Pastor who will help resolve the issue and will decide if the child will be allowed to return to the class.

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