The Gift of a Catholic Community - Article from Catholic Exchange

The best way to begin addressing attendance is through the lense of the Catholic Community. St. Paul reminds us that though we are one body, we are many parts. Each of us has a  God given role to play in our communities even as young people! 

Society and culture today emphazie individualism so strongly today, that in some ways we are isolating ourselves from others. It is important to know that the Church is still THE HOME for Catholics and Christians. 

 

Attendance is important.

We work with families on a case by case basis, of course - but it is important - AND we assume that religious education for your child is a priority. We also assume your family attends Mass. Please help make this program successful by communicating with us if your child will be absent. It is as simple as writing us a note and handing it in to their Catechist. Writing an email to religioused@stjamesapostle.org and keeping us in the loop. 

The more we can help hold you accountable for, the easier it will be in preparing your child for the next level of religious education. 

Otherwise we have a rule of 5 absenceses or more with missing/NO communcation will cause us to evaluate the preparedness of your child and see if a course of action must be taken. 

We do ask that if you move or decide not to send your child, PLEASE LET US KNOW. Do not be embarassed, please communicate with us so we can 1. help you if possible and 2. have up to date correct information so that we can remove your child from the rosters and email lists.