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A THEOLOGY OF THE ST. NORBERT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

The mission, which the Church received from Her Founder, our Lord Jesus, was to teach and preach the gospel to all. The Religious Education Program of St. Norbert Parish is essential to His mission in our parish.

The education in faith begins when parents present a child for baptism. Parents are asked on that day to take the primary responsibility for the faith and faith practice of their child. The priest prays that the parents may not only be the (first teachers( but also (the best of teachers bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do, by word and example.(

The church and parish wish to support and assist parents in this awesome responsibility. The religious education program and its catechists collaborate with parents to ensure a strong environment for the faith development of a child.

This development is fostered in many ways: classroom learning, participation in prayer, sacramental preparation, special celebrations, practices, observance of holy seasons and service to others. Sunday Mass participation is an especially critical factor in full faith development. In all these ways, a child is led to a relationship to the Lord Jesus, friendships with other children and a sense of being part of our parish family.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

St. Norbert Parish Religious Education provides formal catechesis intended to specifically assist parents with the religious formation of their children. The task of our program is to proclaim and teach Christ(s message, to form faith community, to lead the children in worship and prayer, and encourage them to serve others.

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ST. NORBERT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Board was formed to advise and support the Religious Education Program in a variety of ways. The Board holds monthly meetings to advise the DRE and pastor in making decisions for the program.

2008 - 2009 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
Jenny Arner Barbara Barabas Mary Bekas Christine Cavallaro	Betty Doolan Fr. Bob Heinz Judy Klein Dan Michalak Eileen Winter

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GOALS ENVISIONED BY THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BOARD

The St. Norbert Religious Education Advisory Board envisions its mission to be:

Informed about the present and future needs of the Religious Ed program
To listen to the expressed needs of parents and catechists
To affirm and support the Rel. Ed. Staff and catechists, focusing on teacher and parent enrichment
To encourage cooperation between the Rel. Ed. Program and St. Norbert School and its board
To welcome parents and to help parents feel a sense of solidarity with each other
To identify, recruit and organize volunteers to assist in the programs
To promote awareness of Rel. Ed. in the parish
To make recommendations to enhance the program
To adhere to the curriculum guidelines as presented by the Archdiocese

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