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Rules
&
Regulations
BAPTISM CERTIFICATE:
This document is
essential in order to receive any other sacrament in the Church. It must be
brought in at the time of registration so that we can have a copy in our files.
If your child is not baptized, please let us know in order to prepare him/her
for baptism. A child’s birth certificate is required to register for baptismal
classes.
CCD
CLASSES: Classes
are held every Saturday from 10 AM - 12 PM at the Faith Formation Center
(Washtenaw/Hirsch), unless otherwise stated on the calendar. Classes for the
second year of Confirmation are on Wednesdays from 6 PM - 7:30 PM at the
Rectory’s Basement (2300 W. LeMoyne St.).
TIME:
Classes begin
promptly at 10 AM, and end at 12 PM on Saturdays. Confirmation classes start at
6 PM and end at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays. We ask that you to drop off your children
10 minutes before the scheduled time, and pick them up on time. In case of an
emergency when dropping them off, or picking them up, please call the office to
let us know that you are running late.
EMERGENCIES: In
case of severe weather conditions during the wintertime, classes will be
canceled. If you are unsure of whether or not to send your child to class,
please contact the Office at
773-278-4808 (
Ext. 24 ) after 8:30AM. A message will be recorded to let you know when
classes are canceled.
CLASS
ATTENDANCE: You
must call the Office (773-486-4495 or 773-278-4808), if your child will be
unable to attend class. A valid reason is required to miss a class.
Your child will not be allowed to receive a sacrament, and will be taken out of
the program if he/she has more than 3 unexcused absences.
You must bring a doctor’s letter, if your child’s absence has to do with health
problems.
BEHAVIOR:
Children are expected to treat teachers and classmates with respect. If a
student is misbehaving in class, he/she will be removed from the class, and
his/her parents will be called to pick the student up. If your child is taking a
behavioral medication, please let the Director know.
Teachers are not to administer discipline.
PARENTS’ MEETINGS & FORMATION CLASSES:
Parents are required to
attend all the meetings and classes announced by the Catechists, or by the
Director. You are the person most responsible for the education and faith
formation of your children. We, catechists, are an instrument of guidance for
you and for your children. Parents must attend at least 3 formation classes.
Please, see the Calendar for more information. Also, for your convenience,
classes will be offered twice. If you cannot attend a required meeting or class,
please call the Director’s office for arrangements. If a class is missed that
absence will accumulate in your child’s attendance record, and the celebration
of your child’s sacrament will be postponed until all requirements are fulfilled
by the child and his/her parents.
SUNDAY
MASS: All
Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass every Sunday. When a child is
attending CCD classes, he/she needs to understand how important Sunday Mass is.
Therefore, your children are required to attend Mass every Sunday. We believe it
is the responsibility of the parents to assure that their children attend Mass
regularly.
HOMEWORK: Homework
assignments are mandatory in order to fulfill the CCD requirements. If your
children do not do their homework, they will have to repeat the year. Remember
that Catechesis is not only for your children. Your involvement in their
formation will not only benefit your child, but it will also enrich your own
spiritual life. Please, get involved by making sure they do their homework, and
bring it to class every Saturday.
DRESS
CODE: Parents,
keep in mind that your children will be in a church environment. Please,
encourage them to dress accordingly. In winter months, students will be reminded
to take off their coats during class.
It is
strictly mandatory to wear appropriate and more formal attire during special
ceremonies like First Confession, First Communion or Confirmation.
LITURGIES:
Throughout the year, children will participate in various Liturgies:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Three Kings, End-of-Year Mass, etc. We welcome parents,
and strongly encourage them to actively participate with their children.
Notices will be sent with children, or mailed prior to the celebrations.
Information can also be found on the CCD Calendar, or in the Parish’s bulletin.
“CHILD
LURES” & “VIRTUS” TRAINING PROGRAMS:
The Archdioceses mandates
that every child is taught to recognize the signs of a potential predator or
child abuser. The “Child Lures” Program is used by the Archdiocese and the
Chicago Public Schools as a way of teaching children how to avoid potentially
dangerous situations. All of our Catechists and Volunteers are required to
attend the “Virtus” Training Program in order to recognize the signs of
potential child abuse. We also do a criminal background check on them to make
sure they do not pose a danger to your children.
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