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Community of St. Anthony
Religious Education Guidelines
333 Twin Oaks Drive
Raceland, La 70394
537-6002 (Parish Office)
Parish Mission Statement
“We the family of St. Anthony Church Parish, are committed to share our Catholic Faith, both by word and action. We are called to speak and live in the message of the Gospel in our daily lives, as well as becoming Eucharist to others. It is through the Spiritual, Social, and Community activities that we hope to minister the needs of the people of the Gheens Community.”
The Role of Religious Educators
Believing always that the home is the primary place that children learn and grow in their faith, we ask that you as parents support and encourage the participation of your child in the faith life of the parish as well as their religion classes.
The Student’s Role
We ask each young person to come with an open heart and mind to the Word of God, spoken through each person they meet, and that they treat each person with the respect that is due to everyone.
General Rules
Students may not wear shorts.
T-Shirts must be appropriate for church, and may not have words or images that are offensive.
Hats are NOT allowed in the building.
No Pajamas or Slippers are to be worn to CCD classes. You will call home for a change of clothes.
Medications should be given by the parents before or after classes.
There is No smoking, alcohol, or drugs at St. Anthony by anyone.
No WEAPONS allowed at St.Anthoyn by anyone.
Candy or gum is NOT allowed at CCD Classes.
Cell Phones are NOT allowed at CCD Classes.
We have a phone in the office.
Beepers, headphones, CD players, Games, Toys, or any other distracting devices are NOT allowed at CCD Classes.
No 3 or 4 Wheelers or dirt bikes allowed on St. Anthony Property.
No Skateboards are allowed on St. Anthony Property.
Items NOT allowed will be collected and returned to the parents.
In the event that schools are closed due to bad weather, CCD classes will also be canceled.
The calendar given at the beginning of each year is the schedule.
Please refer to this calendar for class dates and times.
Other information may be distributed in the Church Bulletin, Parish Calendar, Pulpit Announcements, and flyers sent home with your young person.
ACTIVE PARISH PARTICIPATION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Active participation in all CCD classes with respect for teachers and property
*Attending Mass on Sunday with the community.
*Living as a Christian within the community, in the classroom, and at home
* Participation in Penance Services, Retreats, service projects and special liturgies that are offered as part of the CCD program.
*9-11th Grade students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of service to the community per year.
*Participation in Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
*Seeking other opportunities to serve the community, such as joining the youth group, becoming an altar server, joining a service-orientated organization, or helping with parish projects.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILTIES
*Be a Christian Role Model for your child.
*Register your young person for CCD classes, and reinforce regular attendance and good behavior.
*Attend parent meeting at the beginning of the year, and any sacramental meetings.
*Participation in the community’s Mass on Sunday
*Help your young person learn the prayers that are sent home.
REGISTRATION POLICY
Students are limited to those families who live within the physical boundaries of St. Anthony Parish or those who have become registering members of our parish by filling our a census form and becoming an active participant in the life of the parish one year or more before registering.
St. Anthony’s boundaries are the Hwy 654 from Golden Ranch to Hwy 308
Registration Fees;
$25.00 per student
$5.00 late fee after April 31
Registration is held in March for all students already enrolled in our program
New students must register by calling the Parish Office for an appointment.
ABSENTEES
Anyone who is absent must bring a note from home explaining the reason or the absence will be considered unexcused and will go against their record.
Parents will be called if the student has 2 unexcused absences.
Students will be asked to repeat the year if they have 3 or more unexcused classes.
Arrival and Dismissal Policy
Class Schedule:
Students are asked to arrive ON TIME for class and to come into the Spiritual Life Center.
Students should not be dropped off earlier than 5 minutes before class.
We ask that parents pick up students as soon as class is over.
Students who arrive late should be dropped off in the front of the building and report to the office to sign in.
Students are reminded to use the bathroom before leaving home. Bathroom in the Spiritual Life Center are for emergencies.
Discipline
Any student that violates a rule will be referred to the CCD Office and Parents will be called immediately.
On a second offense Parents will be called and a Principal – Parent Conference will be Mandatory, before the child can attend Class again.
On the third offense, a Conference with the Pastor will be mandatory and the child may be asked to leave the program.
Students will be permanently dismissed from the program for nay of the following: physical violence, causing damage to the building, carrying weapons, or using drugs of any kind.
Dear Parents,
We the staff of the St. Anthony Religious Program are committed to sharing our Catholic faith to the best of our ability with your children. We are just one small part of your child’s spiritual growth and life with God.
It is very important that you as parents fill the ret of their life with their spiritual needs by seeing to it that they fulfill their Sacramental needs, attend weekend Mass regularly and continue to pray at home as a family with God.
We as teachers are in partnership with you their parents, and our Christian Community in which they live, working together to enrich God’s faith in our children’s lives.
Director of Religious Education
Dear Parents,
Welcome to St. Anthony Religious Education Program. According to the documents of Vatican II, parents are the first and primary educator of their children by word and by example. We at St. Anthony are happy to share in this responsibility of handing on the faith with your children. By working together we can give the best religious instruction possible.
Your home is the domestic church and your family is indeed a treasure from God. Our job is to see that your family gets to heaven. Together we can achieve this goal. May God Bless you and your family.
Father Dean Danos
Pastor
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