Parent Handbook 2013 - Mary Mackillop Primary School

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Page 6 Religious and Spiritual Dimensions of School Life Narre Warren Catholic Parish, along with Mary MacKillop School belongs in the Diocese of Sale. The previous Bishop of Sale, Bishop Coffey, directed all Parishes within the Sale Diocese to establish a Parish Based Sacramental Program Role of the Parish In 1998 Our Lady Help of Christians Parish - Narre Warren began their Sacramental Program. The Parish is responsible for co-ordinating Sacramental preparations and providing the necessary resources. Through their Religious Education program the school continues the children’s educational preparation for each of the sacraments. The parish has a Sacramental Team that consists of the Parish Priest, Pastoral Associate, Sacramental Coordinator, Religious Education Coordinators from the three parish schools, parents and parishioners. The Sacramental Team works with and supports the schools and parents in providing workshops for parents/ children for each of the Sacraments. The Sacramental Coordinator and the Religious Education Coordinators keep parents informed regarding the Sacraments through parish and school newsletters, along with letters sent home to families. Role of the Families Parents are the prime educator of their children’s faith. Therefore parent involvement in Sacramental preparation is most important. The parish and school are there to support parents in their children’s faith journey. Parents decide when their children are ready to receive the sacraments and enrol the children in the program at the Parish. Role of the School Our role as a parish school is to provide a thorough Religious Education Program and to support the Sacramental Team in their work. The school assists families who are involved in the Sacramental programs by attending Sacramental ceremonies and facilitating workshops for the various Sacraments as well as providing assistance to students. The central aim of our Religious Education Curriculum is to help students develop a conscious, loving relationship with God, in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit. Religious Education Curriculum The Religious Education Curriculum used in our schools is a sequential program from Year Prep through to Year Six. It is called ‘Journeying Together in Hope.’ The Sacraments are taught at every level, which means that the units of work are based at the level appropriate to students’ ages. Mary MacKillop Primary School Parent Handbook “ A parish based, family centred, school supported sacramental program.”
Page 7 Mary MacKillop Primary School Parent Handbook Religious and Spiritual Dimensions of School Life Cont’d Children in our school are provided with experiences and a curriculum which enriches the values, incorporates the traditions, nourishes the faith and shares the stories of our church. At Mary MacKillop we foster your child’s faith journey by: Teaching, nurturing and living Gospel values. Providing a Prep-Year 6 curriculum, which encompasses Catholic faith and traditions and ongoing Sacramental education. Regular Class Masses, Liturgies and Reconciliation celebrations. Supporting families in sacramental preparations. Providing a supportive environment where each child is valued as a unique individual.
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