| 1. |
Competent
and faith-filled catechists who love children. |
| 2. |
Texts
and resources that support our Catholic Christian Tradition. |
| 3. |
A
classroom environment that is hospitable and safe. |
| 4. |
An
atmosphere that encourages reflection, dialogue and the opportunity to
ask questions. |
| 5. |
Liturgical
celebrations (mass, celebration of the sacraments) and para-liturgical
(prayer services) that nurture a deeper prayer life and relationship
with God. |
| 6. |
Creative
activities that help to foster authentic Christian community. |
| 7. |
A
program that is takes into consideration individual family needs and
concerns. |
| 8. |
A
staff that desires that children and parents have a positive
experience of Church. |
| 9. |
Encouragement
to parents. We affirm
parents’ distinctive role as the primary educators and evangelizers
of their children, and we assist them in their mission. |