Parents Information

Dear Parents,

We are PARTNERS in your child’s successful religious development. The teachers in this program only spend an hour per week for less than half of each year with the children. It is imperative for the successful religious development of each child that their parents/guardians ensure they spend several hours each week immersed in religious practices and learning. At a minimum, Mass each week will account for an hour. Daily prayers and grace before meals should result in at least another hour each week. Your child must memorize a number of prayers as part of their education. And finally, each parent should review what was taught in class each week and what additional learning is expected.

Classes are not optional and will begin on time each week. There will be review questions from the previous week’s subject matter and any at-home learning/study.
Please be respectful of our volunteer teachers and bring your child to class on time.

Children are expected to raise their hands to be recognized to speak – shouting out in an undisciplined manner is disrespectful and unfair to the other students. Questions and conversation are encouraged in class – participation is strongly encouraged and everyone is given the opportunity to participate.

Proper attire is required. Follow the school dress code.

A parent or adult guardian is to walk their child to class and pick them up. We do not allow a child to be picked up by another child.

All children and teens should be attending Sunday Mass. Mass is the highest form of prayer.

If your child is attending the 8:30 class – they cannot attend the 8AM Mass.  If your child is attending the 12:15 class – they cannot attend the 12:00 Mass. Children are not allowed to leave Mass for their Religion class.

Any questions please contact Theresa Butorac 770.942.9765 ext.2

God bless,
Parish School of Religion Department