Sacrramental Prog Parent Involve




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Parental Role

"Since parents have given children their life, they are bound by the most serious obligation to educate their offspring; therefore, they must be recognized as the primary and principal educators the role in education is so important that only with difficulty can it be supplied where it is lacking. Parents are the ones who must create a family atmosphere animated by love and respect for god and others, in wh1ch the well-rounded personal and social education of children is fostered. "(Vatican Council II)

Our catholic church recognizes the awesome responsibility of parents as the first and most important educators of their children. We count on you to take this responsibility to heart before placing your children in our program.

Good Shepherd Spiritual Formation Program exists as a service for Catholic parents to aid them in the Christian responsibility to raise and educate their children in the Catholic faith tradition.

The catechists give formality to what happens at home, regarding family faith life. By registering your children in the Spiritual Formation Program, you are making a commitment to the faith life of your family. Together, parents, children, and catechists, can grow in faith as the people of God and heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Expectations

PARENTS

1. Ensure that children attend classes regularly and on time.
2. Communicate any special needs or circumstances that may affect your child.
3. Be an active part of children's learning and be Involved at the catechist's request.
4. Participate at Mass each week with your children.
5. Attend mandatory parent meetings.

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