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STUDENT RELIGIOUS LIFE ___________

As a Catholic school, the basic practices reflect a Christian orientation to God. Prayer is an essential part of the orientation; therefore, the school day begins and ends with prayer, a reminder of our essential relationship with God and our union with Jesus as He brings the word closer to the Father through the work of the Holy Spirit. As a result, these intentions are recalled throughout the school day.

MASS/PRAYER SERVICES

Because Masses and prayer services are crucial to the Catholic faith and education, students’ presence is mandatory. Students assist in the preparation and celebration of school liturgies. Reverent participation in prayer and song are expected

Attendance is mandatory at ALL school masses and prayer services. To fill the obligation for an absence of either, all students must attend a make-up mass within a week of the missed school mass/prayer service and have the designated priest sign his/her make-up form as acknowledgement of the student’s attendance. Should a student not complete his/her obligation within the allotted time, he/she will be required to attend 7:00 a.m. detention until the Mass/Prayer Service obligation is fulfilled. Attendance at weddings, funerals or any other Mass scheduled for a “special occasion” is not accepted to fill the obligation for the absence of a school Mass and/or prayer service. If a student attends the 8^th Grade Progression Mass for a sibling and would like to have the Mass fulfill a Mass obligation, it is the student’s responsibility to receive permission from Mrs. Anne-Christine prior to attending the event.

Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences, excused or unexcused, for a school Mass and/or prayer service per semester. Should a student be absent for more than the allowable amount, he/she will receive an automatic one day suspension.

RETREATS

It has been the experience of the Church that one of the most important ways of strengthening and confirming one’s faith is a retreat from the distractions of every day life. In the long history of the Catholic Church, many great saints and holy people followed the example set by Jesus Christ, and they went into the silence of the wilderness to pray, to contemplate and to adore God.

Sacred Heart will be providing this retreat experience to our 6^th – 12^th grade students. Retreats will be scheduled by the Religion Administrator and Administration. Because retreats are mandatory, should a student fail to attend his/her grade-specific retreat, another grade level retreat must be attended.

RELIGION ADMINISTRATOR

The Religion Administrator will focus on the spiritual well being of all students, faculty and staff. The Administrator will coordinate the Come, Lord Jesus program, retreats, school masses, peer ministry and preparation and celebration of school liturgies.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES REQUIREMENTS

Students learn the life skills needed to build and serve the human community through the completion of service hours by assisting the Catholic Church, elderly and Sacred Heart School. Failure to show one’s commitment to the philosophy of Sacred Heart School by not completing all religious service requirements and/or attending mandatory retreats, the student’s religion grade may result in an “I” or non-credit for the year. For seniors, an “I” would prohibit them from participating in school sponsored graduation ceremonies. All students must earn one theology credit for each year of attendance at Sacred Heart School. Eighth graders will not be allowed to participate in the “Moving-Up Ceremony” if they have not met their theology requirements.

If a 4^th – 8^th grade student  fails religion twice between grades 4^th – 8^th, the student will not be considered for any awards, including but not limited to athletic, and will not participate in the 8^th grade Progression Mass.

SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS

7^TH AND 8^TH GRADE STUDENTS’ SERVICE HOUR PROGRAM

Students in grade 7 and 8 are required to earn a total of 10 service hours. These hours may only be earned through service for the Church and school. The hours must be approved by Mrs. Anne-Christine Jagneaux, the Religion Administrator, or the Administration. These hours can be earned only before and/or after school hours. Work to be completed for service hours will be posted on the school web page throughout the summer and school year. Announcements will also be made at school on a daily basis throughout the school year. These hours must be completed, documented and returned to the Religion Administrator. 8^th graders must submit their hours by the last school day of March, and the 7^th graders must return them by the last school day of April in order to be promoted to the next grade level.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SERVICE HOURS

All high school students are expected to complete their service hours with a spirit of excellence. Students may begin working on acquiring their service hours in the summer. The establishment must be contacted within a reasonable amount of time prior to the student’s arrival in order for the employer to create a list of services for completion prior to the student’s arrival.

The service hours must be completed and turned into Mrs. Anne-Christine before the 1^st semester exams begin. If a student does not successfully complete the requirements of a religion course, the student will be required to repeat that religion course next year in place of an elective, along with the appropriate religion course for the current year. If a student should fail the religion course during the senior year, the course must be repeated during a five-week period over the summer to earn a Sacred Heart School diploma. The student will be required to pay a $250 fee and attend class once a week for 3 hours. Homework and tests will be administered each week. The dates will correspond with our Title I summer program and continue for three additional weeks. The student will be issued his/her diploma in August and be listed as a graduate of his/her respective class if he/she receives a passing grade in the summer course.

1. SENIORS (25 hours)

• Nursing home, Heritage Manor, Care and Share, ARC and Council on Aging (5 hours required)

• Civic, charitable or Church organization (10 hours required)
• School-related activities - not during school hours  

(10 hours required)

2. JUNIORS (20 hours)

• Nursing home, Heritage Manor, Care and Share, ARC and Council on Aging (5 or more hours required)

• Civic, charitable or Church organization (5 hours required) 
• School-related activities - not during school hours

(10 hours required)

3. SOPHOMORES (20 hours)

• Church organization and/or activities

(total of 10 hours for church and civic activities)

• Civic activities (with the Interact Club, assist the local baseball and/or softball league, Ministry Team, etc.)

• School-related activities - not during school hours

(10 hours required)

4. FRESHMEN (15 hours)

• Church organization and activities

(a total of 10 hours for church and civic)

• Civic activities (with the Interact Club, assist the local baseball and/or softball league, Ministry Team, etc.)

• School-related activities (5 hours required)

*NOTE: If a student is baptized Catholic he/she must complete his/her church service hours at a participating Catholic church: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Our Lady Queen of All Saints, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Belaire Cove.

All service hours and establishments other than those mentioned must be approved by Mrs. Anne-Christine beforehand. The sponsor of the group or organization is responsible for monitoring the hours of the specific event and must also confirm hours are acceptable with Mrs. Anne-Christine before completion.

*Altar server hours are recognized as service hours. 

RELIGIOUS EVENTS and GROUPS

Special religious events will take place during the school year to further promote awareness and devotion to God, family and country. Because our students encourage and appreciate their parents/guardians’ presence at these scheduled events, this is a personal way for parents/guardians to show their love and dedication to their child/children. Parents/Guardians are notified of these events through the school calendar, school web page, letters, newspaper and KVPI.

Religious events, activities, programs and groups include but not limited to:

• Adoration by Grade Level in the Chapel (Elementary)
• Advent Prayer Service
• All Saints’ Day (Saints Dolls and Dressing as Saints)
• Benediction and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
• “Big Brother/Big Sister” (Freshmen & Seniors)
• Blessing of the Pets (Elementary)
• Blessing of the School and Student Body
• Catholic Schools Week
• Chastity Ceremony (8^th Grade)
• Choir
• Christmas Caroling (Elementary)
• Christmas Production (Elementary)
• Christmas Under the Oaks (High School)
• Class Retreats (6^th – 12^th Grades)
• Class/School Rosaries
• Come Lord Jesus! (8^th – 12^th Grades)
• Community and School Service
• Faculty Retreat
• Faculty and Student Body Confessions
• Faith/Youth Rallies (In Your Face and Steubenville)
• Holy Thursday Passion of Christ (High School)
• Lenten Prayer Service
• Lenten Way of the Cross
• “Little Buddy Adoption” (Kindergarten & 8^th Grade)
• Live Way of the Cross
• Living Rosaries
• May Crowning and Living Rosary
• Ministry Team (High School)
• “Moving Up” Mass (8^th Grade & High School)
• Pilgrimage Statue Program (Elementary)
• Praise Team (High School)
• Prayer Services for Faculty
• Promotional Mass (8^th Graders)
• Shadow of the Cross (Elementary)
• Special Recognition Masses (Blue, Red & White)
• Spiritual Adoption/Baby Shower for “End of Abortion”
• Vocational Speakers (High School)
• Weekly Elementary School Masses (Wednesday)
• Weekly High School Masses (Friday)
• Whole-School Masses for Special Occasions

PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Oh, Sacred Heart of Jesus, filled with infinite love, broken by our ingratitude, and pierced by our sins, yet loving us still - accept the consecration we make to Thee of all that we are and all that we have.

Take every faculty of our souls and bodies. Only day by day draw us nearer and nearer to Thy Sacred Heart; and there, as we shall hear the lesson, teach us Thy Holy Ways.

Amen

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