PASTOR'S MESSAGE

  
 

This letter is addressed to all parents of children who are Kindergarten age through 8th Grade age. The SAME LETTER is being sent to all parents, whether they have children in our parish school program, or our after school program, or if their children are not enrolled in either of our formal education programs.

Regardless of what decision you make with regard to your child’s religious instruction, I want you to know what the parish offers you; what it can, and cannot, do.

What it CANNOT do: It cannot replace the parent!

There is no question: the parents bear the primary responsibility for the education of their children and for passing on the faith. This is an awesome responsibility and privilege. The single most important element in sharing the Faith is to bring your child to Mass. Each Sunday. Every Sunday. Without fail.

As a pastor I am extremely disturbed to see that many parents neglect this most basic practice. Apparently some people have come to believe that Eucharist is something they can choose…occasionally.

Perhaps some parents don’t know why this is so vital. Or perhaps they have other issues. In either case, if this is you, please let me know. I won’t yell at you, I promise. But I will help you to rediscover your roots, and why bringing your family to Mass is as important as feeding them—something you wouldn’t do just…occasionally.

If, however, you don’t come to Mass every weekend simply because you’ve fallen into a bad habit, make up your mind to change, and immediately take whatever steps are necessary.

I commend the parents who bring their children to Mass every weekend. All parents, however must also educate their children beyond the experience which Mass offers. This too, is the responsibility that belongs to the parent, but the parish can help.

What the parish CAN do: We can provide a tremendous support to your efforts by offering a formal program of religious instruction, either through our school program or our after school program.

  
 

 

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