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Senyor Santo Ni?o de Cebu Catholic ChurchReligious Education Parent – Student Handbook2018-19RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRYREV. FR. ARNOLD IBARRA, PhD PastorJoanne AcebuEsther Rodriguez Directors of Religious EducationJHANE PAGUILARE Staff ???????????????SENYOR SANTO NI?O DE CEBU Religious Education MinistryMISSION STATEMENT“Let the little children come to me; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ?Mk 10:14The Parish Community of Santo Ni?o Catholic Church is dedicated to developing and maintaining a Religious Education Program that aids parents in the development of the Catholic faith of their children and other members of the family.Religious Education Program is an important part of our Church life and we hope that you and your family will participate with us fully. This is a strong family based program set in Catholic doctrine and tradition. We recognize parents as the children’s first and foremost teacher of the faith and, therefore, expect your involvement at all levels of your child’s/children’s religious education.Our goals are to:Encourage adults and more importantly the parents to put into action such faith by being involved in the community’s life, liturgy, and faith formation.Teach our children Catholic faith and doctrines and apply that to their daily life.Build a trusting and supportive faith community.Embrace our Catholic Faith.Increase the awareness, understanding, appreciation, and involment in faith formation.REGISTRATIONRegistration is available after every weekend Mass in July and August. Late registration ends on October 14, 2018 for students receiving their sacraments provided all requirements are turned in in a timely manner (see First Communion/Confirmation Requirements)CLASS OVERVIEW1.Religious Education begins on September 9, 2018 ?for orientation of parents and children and ends on May 12, 2019 ?Confirmation will continue until the week before Confirmation date (determined by the archdiocese)2. Classes are held every Sunday morning unless indicated on the calendar at the end of this handbook.3. Classes are from 10:00 - 12:05 by attending mass from 10:00 - 11:10 with your child as a family and class. If the student and family are attending 12:00 mass arrangements can be made with DRE and teacher. ?Confirmation schedule will be discussed in the Confirmation class.4. An integral part of religious education program is the participation of the students and family members in the Sunday Eucharistic celebration of the Mass.5.A book and folder will be issued per enrolled student. ?Pews will be reserved for students and their family members during the 10AM Youth Mass. Families are encouraged to join their students within this reserved section.Reconciliation will be held monthly throughout the catechetical year for ALL who have received the sacrament of Holy Communion. ?Catechists will always offer this sacrament in the beginning of every session.ATTENDANCE FOR CLASSES1.Children are expected to attend all classes. Exceptions are made for students who are ill or have permission to be absent from the RE office. ?Please contact us if your child will be absent. Excused absences will not be counted against student attendance.2. The Religious Education office will notify the parents after the child has missed three classes and a make-up class will need to be scheduled. ?Students in sacramental classes may need to retake the program if attendance expectations are not met. ?3.Parents are requested to bring their student/s on time for mass and class.They may also join them in class anytime. ?If a child cannot stay for Mass, turn in your signed attendance using the sheet attached.4. ?Parents have to register with the Religious Education office at least two names of designated persons to pick up the child. If the child is picked up by someone other than the two registered names, a written request is needed by the Religious Education Office prior to the date of pick up. A picture identification is required.DISCIPLINEBehavioral concerns:1.The teacher will first speak to the child about his/her behavior and the expectation/s in his/her class.2. If the behavior continues to be a problem, the child will be asked to call his/her parents and be picked up from the class.3.Use of cellphone during class will result in disciplinary action. If it is necessary for a student to bring a cell phone in the classroom, they must keep it on silent mode, not in vibrate, and in a pocket or purse.REGISTRATION FEES AND OTHER PAYMENTSRegular Registration fee ........................................$50.00Family of Two ...........................................................$75.00Family of Three.........................................................$100.00Additional fees:Confirmation…………………………………………...…........$15.00First Communion.…………………………………………....$15.00Family of 2 or more students............................. .$25.00RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPSanto Ni?o Catholic Church Religious Education scholarship is a financial aid from generous members of the parish to help children of the parish to receive catechesis. A scholarship is available when generous parishioners respond to the call of the work of the Church. This financial aid covers only the registration fee. Sacramental fees and other fees will be the responsibility of the parents or guardians. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONTo avail of the scholarship, the parent/s or the guardian will do the following:Fill out a form requesting for financial aid. ?Follow up to ensure approval of the request.Participate actively in all the parish events. Perform volunteer work. Make payment plans when the request is denied.SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND FIRST RECONCILIATIONThe celebration of the Sacrament of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Eucharist (Holy Communion) normally takes place when the child is in the 2nd grade. This is a 2-year program. ??REQUIREMENTS1.Must be a registered parishioner of Senyor Sto. Ni?o Parish.2.Must complete registration form, and pay the required fees.3.Weekly family participation in the Sunday Liturgy.4.Weekly and timely class attendance.5.Must have attended a year of Religious Education. Transferees need certification letter from previous parish.6.Family involvement in the parish community.7.Interview with a staff member of the Religious Education Ministry.8. A copy of birth and baptismal certificates (from a Catholic Church) must be submitted.9.Godparents are optional. Godparents must be practicing Catholics. 10.All children are required to attend the retreat and rehearsal.11.The entire class will coordinate a service project benefitting the parish or a charitable Christian organization.12. ??Other detailed requirements, approved by the RE office, particular to the First Confession and First Communion will be given in writing by the teacher.13. ??Parents of candidates are required to attend an adult formation class. ?Sponsors are encouraged to attend as well.SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATIONIt is the mission of the Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation to equip and strengthen each baptized person to follow Jesus faithfully and to carry out the responsibilities of being a Christian. ?“From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:?it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!" It unites us more firmly to Christ;?it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;?it renders our bond with the Church more perfect; it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross” (see CCC 1303)The classes for Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation Yr. 2 begin during the orientation day and end ?on May 12. Confirmation date will be determined by the Office of the Bishop. REQUIREMENTS1.Must be a registered parishioner of Santo Nino Catholic Church.2.Must complete a registration form, and pay the required fees.3.A copy of birth, baptismal, and First Communion certificates.4.Must be in 8th grade through high school.5. A minimum of two consecutive years of religious education is required prior to reception of the Sacrament. Transferees need a certification letter of Religious Education attendance from previous parish Church.6. Attendance in all classes, Confirmation Retreats* and rehearsal.7. Weekly family participation in the Sunday Liturgy.8. ????Membership and active participation in at least 1 ministry in Sto. Nino De Cebu Parish. 9. 30 hours of community service. ?15 hours on church -based service and 15 hours for community–based service.10. ???A Confirmation sponsor is required. ?Sponsors must be confirmed and practicing Catholics. The Church encourages Baptismal godparents to be Confirmation sponsors.11.Additional class days are designated for parents to be present with their student/s. ?Parents should be available on these days. Parents and sponsors are welcome to attend any class session with their child.12. ??Parents of candidates are required to attend an adult formation class. ?Sponsors are encouraged to attend as well.13. ??The entire class will coordinate a service project benefitting the parish or a charitable Christian organization.RETREATSTwo retreats are required for every candidate, their parents/guardians, and/or sponsors. Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation must attend the assigned weekend retreats prior to the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. ??Candidates not able to attend the retreat will make special arrangements with the Director of Religious Education to attend another retreat.POST CONFIRMATIONAll high school juniors/seniors who have been confirmed are welcome and encouraged to continue their parish involvement through the Religious Education program as teacher aides, substitutes, partner-teacher, participate in the Parish Youth Ministry activities, and be proclaimers of the Word as lectors. All parish youth are strongly encouraged to continue to deepen their understanding of the Catholic Faith through engaging in parish catechetical programs.ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMAs members of the faith community in Senyor Santo Ni?o de Cebu Catholic Church, we commit ourselves to personal discipleship nurtured through prayer, music, dialogue and study of the Word and the Christian faith. We believe catechesis is a collaborative effort between the family and the parish community. Therefore, our parish is providing Faith Formation Programs to help parents in teaching their children about the Catholic faith. Our program is not a "drop-off" program, rather, parents are required to share in the activities and formation of their children.In the Sacramental Rites of Marriage and Baptism, the Church clearly affirms that parents bear the responsibility to teach and practice the faith with their children. Prayer and participation in Sunday worship are essential for children to grasp the essentials of our faith.ADULT FORMATION SCHEDULEAdult Faith Formation……………….... Sun. 11:00-12:00PMFaith Seeking Understanding…………. TBDTeacher AssignmentsPre-K & KinderMyrna & Angel Velasquez1st GradeJo Cristomo2nd Grade(Communion Class)Ed & Sockie Candelaria3rd GradeJhane Paguila4th GradeSir Lance Nolasco5th GradeDanielle Nolasco & Reyna Aguilar6th GradeSantiago & Patricia Tello7th Grade ????????Christopher & Sharon Laggui8th GradeAlvaro SuarezCommunion ClassBetty ChildressMixed ClassJet Licon-Salazar & Esther Rodriguez ................
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