Fellow Catholics … What do you think of this?
In my parish, in the bulletin this week is a section that says: Early registration for Formation in Faith for the year 2008 has begun. To register a child for the preparation of the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation, be sure to have a copy of your baptismal certificate and proof of the excellent assistance in Catholic religious education for 2007/2008 .
Then in another section it says; Early registration continues through May 31, 2008 Training in the faith. Take advantage of discount rates and secure your child desired class time. Note that all 07 charges must be pain in full before the 08 registration forms will be accepted.
What does this sound like to you? I must say that looking at it in this context, concern has given me and I wonder about other views and practices in their parish.
Thank you and God bless …
I do not like the sound to people who can not pay are automatically excluded. Sacraments, because it must be administered, even if a family can not pay, I am sure there are provisions made for those who really can not.
We must admit, there are people who simply do not pay or who choose to lose their money in things that are not needed (cheap restaurant meal instead of cooking at home or on cable TV or on vacation instead of expensive modest entertainment) … those who may need a strong incentive to adjust its priorities.
Moreover, it does sound like this parish has some "culture only" Catholics who do not practice their faith in reality, but still want to dress the children for First Communion. It's all a farce and the priest has the obligation to limit that.
Ah, forgot to say what is happening in our parish. Most families send their children to our excellent and affordable parish school (K-8, $ 400 per year for the first child, $ 200 per year for second, $ 100 per year for the third quarter and up free ). My son in the First Communion class last year that his entire class were but three of which were of the Convention program. I think the CCD is $ 40 per month, so it could send her son to parochial school for all classes for the same amount! I do not know why anyone bothers with the public school, since our parish school provides a better education (more than graduation rate, more children are progressing to university), and fewer discipline problems and violence and a Christ-centered education.
I'm not a fellow Catholic, but an ex-Catholic with a large Catholic family. While I believe that the Catholic church does amazing things in terms of ministries around the world, there is a bit of an entrepreneurial mindset that is all too common within the church. This is one of the very things that turned me from Catholicism.
Maybe you can talk to your priest and see what their opinion is, perhaps I could put in from the rear where it would make more sense to you?
Good luck!
My son was our cat from school and was behind the tide that could walk with the other kids to graduation, but that was 30 years ago I guess somthings never change, not all the cats out more about your money.
Without great care, how can they know what they are joining?
With regard to fees, we do not have, but I bet you are very cheap and if you can not pay, I'll bet that there is a fund to help them.
Peace to you!
It is true that most Catholic parishes are run with a budget and all those who say that should help keep their promises.
But no one is turned down because they can not pay tuition. In a case by case, arrangements are made to reduce or waive the fees the same for families who need financial assistance. These agreements also will be kept confidential and are not broadcast in the Newsletter.
With love in Christ.
Odd about the fees as my parish gladly waves for those who can not afford it. Oh and I've never seen one about faith formation, either in my parish. It's a little strange, but perhaps the parents are tired of halfway to raise their children in the faith, but still .. hmmmmm
<<What does this sound like to you? I must say that looking at it in this context, concern has given me and I wonder about other views and practices in their parish.>>
Sounds like you have a parish is the formation in the faith very seriously the investigation - as any Catholic should. And the truth of the matter is, it costs money to educate young people in faith, so there is nothing wrong with asking the Church to pay these fees. What is more, what is the point of collection / payment of a fee if no penalty is not paid?
<<what bothers me is that children will not be accepted in this year's faith formation (so they can receive the Sacraments) if their parents either have not paid last year or cannot afford to pay .>>
They can always register in the following year. The entire parish is asking is that the students were signed on time and that the fees are being cared for in a timely manner. There is nothing irrational in this regard.
Well, they have to pay bills like everyone else. If people agree to a plate, must continue. But hopefully if there is a problem, can be satisfactorily achieved.
I understand what you are getting involved that are indirectly charging sacraments. That would be doctrinally uncool. Students need to be adequately prepared for the reception of the sacraments, but held hostage to the preparation of the bill last year is a bit sticky. If there is a problem, I contacted the director of FF. And if the answer is not adequate, you may want to ensure that the pastoral council.
Sounds fair to me.
Formation in faith is religious education. The program was formerly known as CCD used. It is under the title Catechism.
I think the ads in your newsletter simply worded incorrectly. Sometimes no matter how you say something that offends people. You may even be the director only gives you great space for information, to print or copy was released after the presentation to fit the space, or perhaps his parish is strong and Director drafted in this way on purpose.
Whatever …
I think the proof of the excellent attendance is a bit strong. Good attendance would be acceptable to me. I understand that families have other responsibilities and sometimes conflicting schedules. We require that students spend at least one year of education before they can receive a sacrament. There is a children's RCIA program to educate children in need of sacraments.
I do not accept the idea that only passes through to the next grade children and give them the sacrament.
I do believe and I agree that students need to know your faith to receive the sacraments.
True, there are children in the religious ed program that does not reach the mass, or the class regularly. Do we punish the child because the child can not drive the car or walk by themselves? No, we have an agreement with parents and the excused absence with respect to the task if it is necessary to learn the lost information.
As for the outstanding fees …
The fact of life is that it costs money to run the program. Even if the teachers are volunteers, there are still supplies, lighting, heating, a / c, possibly rent - as is our case. Fees paid by parents to assist the operation of the program. Our parish reflects the difference in costs. I thought of all the parishes there is a program for families with financial difficulties. They can help with these costs in their parish or diocese. Perhaps the director did not need to be so blunt with the statement on paper. However, the program needs funds to continue. If people have the ability to pay their share, they should. Our program cost is $ 70 for the year for one child and $ 100 for the year for the whole family. Most families understand the program needs more support, so the volunteers also.
As for the EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE: I was taught in the school of religion in my parish, where my children were in elementary school. I guess that's what the training in the faith.
There were kids in my class of 3rd grade communion that had never been to Mass, the son of another one of the teachers asked me what was to kneel when we visited the church in preparation for the First REconsiliation. This kid was in no way prepared to receive the sacraments. I had no idea what was what, and that their parents either. The key was the attitude of "what can I do now?" Gallen so I made her First Communion and would probably never go to Mass again, until it was confirmed. The only reason this is so that all children can marry in the Church. I do not want to teach these children to be a Catholic, even if their parents have about the Catholic mass, you know that Mass attendance is not optional.
As for the outstanding fees: Most of the parishes have the funds to help families who can not afford. There are payment plans to spread it throughout the year. There are also opportunities for parents to earn the fees. Rates in my parish is not much, and there are few families in the area who could not afford them.
All organizations - parishes, schools, scouts - are givers and takers. I've worked my ass off for all locations, and saw how many parents could not be bothered. They do not help with fundraising - ALL ONE MONEY touchdown - and then complain about how things are run. Even with the fees. It is not fair that the majority of families to pay their share, and others slide. Families who need help can get annoying but not a whole different story.
It is a private club and have expenditures. They can charge what they want. You can vote with their feet.
What is the big thing, what do you think of their freedom to operate a building, money falls from the sky, you know that a belief protien ……….
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Sounds like another money-making system of the Catholic Church. Why put up with the man-made doctrines? If we really believe in God, then you have an account under his command.