Information for Parents
Ways That Parents Can Help Our Program
- Plan to be in church at the beginning of the Divine Liturgy – 9:30 a.m. Arriving at church late is sending a message to our children that it is not important to be on time for God. Just as we must be on time for school, work, and social events, we should also be on time for church each week. Sunday School will conclude at 11:30 a.m.
- Be consistent. Attend church regularly. Coming to services only when it is convenient is very disruptive not only to a child's sense of routine and tradition but it is also disruptive for teachers and students who need to prepare their lessons and their activities for a specific number of students.
- Visit the classroom frequently, especially during the Open House in February/March and meet with the teacher(s) to see what lessons your child is learning so they can be re-enforced at home; ask your child if they have any special handouts from teacher. Discuss the lesson in the car or at home and let them know that the lesson is an important one that needs to be remembered.
- See that your child comes to class prepared with books, homework and reading assignments, etc.
- Practice the faith at home, observe fast days and schedule family prayer time especially at dinner time. Celebrate each family member's Nameday with a small cake. Teach your children about the Saint they were named for and why their life is an example for us today. Children are great imitators – what they see you do, you will see them do.
- Lastly and most importantly, remember your own salvation. Coming to church just “for the kids” and not for yourself is missing the point. You cannot teach your children, you cannot inspire your children, and you cannot set an example for your children unless you yourself participate in the sacramental life of the church. Most importantly, remember that Christianity is not taught. It is caught.
Holy Friday Excuse Letter
A 2024 Good Friday school excuse letter for students can be found here.