2017-18 A Few Notes

Your child was sent home with a welcome letter from me to you. Below you will find a few more bits of information I want to make you aware of:

• I attend weekly mass on Sundays at 8 a.m. There have been a few instances where mass runs over one hour and I am a few minutes late to class. Because I believe reading scripture and celebrating the Eucharist are some of the best ways to continue to grow in our Catholic faith, I will never leave mass early.

• Please be respectful of my time as much as I am of yours and that of your student. Plan your time accordingly so that your child is picked-up by 10:25 a.m. at the latest.

• Please be sure that your child understands the rules they agreed to during registration!
• Showing respect for others and the space
• No chewing gum
• No electronics, including cellphones
• Adhering to the dress code

• If your child misses a class the materials will be packaged for you to pick-up in the Parish Education Center (PEC) during Denise and Amanda's office hours, or by appointment. It is expected that they will have everything completed prior to their return at the next class.

• If a student brings a friend to class, the students parent or guardian must accompany them to class to let me know in person (or Denise and Amanda) who the child is. 

• If someone other than the parent or guardians listed in the registration paperwork will be picking up a student there must be a signed note turned-in prior to the start of class.

• The safety of the children in the Faith Formation program is one of my biggest priorities. I will never allow your child out of the PEC without a designated adult coming inside to pick them up. This includes children going to mass after class. The parking lot is very hectic around 10:15-10:30 - children will never be permitted to simply meet you at your vehicle.

• As a fellow parent of a fourth grade student, I know how busy they are with schoolwork and other activities. I will very rarely assign questions/worksheets for homework. I believe that Faith Formation can be supported by prayer, communication, and actions as a disciple of Jesus during the week.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please leave them below or contact me by email. The link is to the right.


Parental Resources

40 Ways to Foster Prayer in Your Home - a PDF file
Family Prayer - a PDF file
Saint Stories for All Ages - a webpage
Loyola Press - Finding God - Parental Resources - a webpage
Loyola Press - Sunday Connection - a webpage