Church Etiquette

Students are to enter church in an atmosphere of reverence.

Announcement:  Ms. Carroll will announce when classes will depart for church (9:15 a.m.).  PLEASE walk over in order starting with the Kindergarteners, then 1st grade etc.

Holy Water:  Children are to bless themselves, as a remembrance of their Baptism, ONLY upon entry into the church.

Seating:  There should be 10-12 students per pew.  Leave room in the seat for parents.

Signs:  Signs will be prepared by Sally Schrecker.  Classes will sit in the same order at each mass.  Please note attached chart.

Kneelers:  Kneelers are to be put down after entering the pew.  Kneelers are to STAY down for the entire Mass or Prayer Service.

Coats:  Grades K-4 should keep their coats on during Mass.  They may only unzip them.

Singing and Word Responses:  All students and adults are to participate as part of the prayer. Example by everyone is KEY.

Communion:  Teachers are to direct their own classes to and from.

Bowing: Children will bow facing the altar before entering the pew

Exiting:  Starting from the front of Church, follow the priests quickly and quietly.  Teacher should be leading their classes out.

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