Espiritu Santo Catholic Church Religious Education Handbook Encountering the Living Christ 2405 Philippe Parkway Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Religious Education Office: (727) 812-4656 Fax: (727) 812-4658 Parish Office: (727) 726-8477 Ellen Jones, Director of Religious Education Pat Roane, Administrative Assistant Schedule for Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 6:30 pm Sunday Vigil 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am (family liturgy), 10:15 am, and 12 noon, 5:00 pm Life Teen Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 9:00 am and 3:00 pm See parish website at www.espiritusanto.cc for additional information
Espiritu Santo Catholic Church Religious Education Ellen Jones, Director of Religious Education Pat Roane, Administrative Assistant (727) 812-4656 (727) 812-4658 (fax) The Aim of Catechesis At the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth, the only Son from the Father full of grace and truth (1 John 1:3), who suffered and died for us now after rising, is living with us forever. The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only he can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity. Catechesi Tradendae, no. 5 Parish Mission The welcoming community of Espiritu Santo, inspired by the Holy Spirit is committed to encountering Christ by spreading the joy of the Gospel, celebrating the sacraments, serving with compassion, and embracing all on our journey of faith together. The Domestic Church The relationship of loving communion that exists between and among the persons of the Trinity forms the model for Christian family life. The family can and should be called the domestic church by participating in the life and mission of the church. Parents are the primary educators in the faith and the first heralds of the faith with regard to their children. National Directory for Catechesis, nos. 13 &29, D. Parish catechetical programs, such as Espiritu Santo s Religious Education, are designed to benefit and assist those efforts already being made in the home to echo the faith and traditions of our Catholic heritage. Faith is initially taught by parents who create the initial understanding of a child s worldview. The every day exposure of a child to his/her parents allows for a wealth of possibilities to share insights and reflect on God s activity in our lives that far exceed those which occur once a week in a classroom for only one hour. We must, then, encourage parents to take a more active role in handing on the faith to their children. This includes keeping them aware of what is being taught in the classroom and providing them with ways to continue the discussion at home. It also requires a view of faith as something to be lived and not merely learned.
Religious Education Objectives Introduce children in an engaging way to the Catholic faith so that they might continue to be formed in the faith through their experience of liturgy and life. Provide support to the Domestic Churches within our parish, consisting of the families of our parishioners and led by the primary catechists of our parish s children, their parents. Encourage participation in the various offerings at our parish for Adult Faith Formation by parents and catechists. Provide sacramental preparation that allows for a greater understanding of the mystery received. Create an atmosphere that excites students into delving deeper into the mysteries of our faith, encouraging life-long faith formation. Religious Education Offerings Religious Education classes for grades Kindergarten through 8 th grade are offered on Sunday morning or Monday and Tuesday evenings. Classes are held in the Espiritu Santo Catholic School. Classes for grades K-8 th meet on Sunday morning from 10:15 11:30 am. Classes for grades 1st-8 th meet on Monday and Tuesday evening from 6:15 7:30 pm. Classes are available to families registered and participating at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. To register for the parish, please call the Church office at (727) 726-8477. To register for Religious Education, please contact the Religious Education office at (727) 812-4656. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program where children can grow in their relationship with God through a deep engagement in scripture and liturgy. This program will lay the foundation for a life grounded in an awareness of God's love. Our primary beliefs are that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child. Generally a day in the Atrium will include: A presentation of a part of the Bible or Liturgy given to the children, by the Catechist Time for children to work with materials of their own choice on their own A gathering time of worship at the prayer table. At Espiritu Santo, we currently offer the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to children from age 18 months through fourth grade. Toddler atrium consists of children from ages 18 months to 3 years. Level 1 children are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Level 2 children are ages 6 to 9 years old. Communication It is very important that your child and the Religious Education staff know how to contact you during class hours. In case of sickness, injury or any major problem we need to be able to reach you. We are not allowed to treat students, but if the situation appears to warrant it, 911 will be called. You have been asked to provide names and phone numbers (on the registration form) in case we cannot reach you. Cell phone numbers are helpful and students should know these as well as their home phone numbers. Email addresses are also requested as another way to keep in touch. Please notify the Religious Education office - 812-4656 - immediately with any changes to the registration information, giving both your name and that of the student. After each class, please check with your children for notes or information for your attention; inquire about any homework.
Please! Watch the bulletin each week! The Faith Formation page advises of new, upcoming events and changes. Please know also that the Religious Education Office is always available to answer questions concerning your child and can be reached at 727-812-4656. Website/Facebook In an effort to increase communication with our Religious Education families, we will be updating the Espiritu Santo website frequently. Please check out the website at www.espiritusanto.cc for current information about our program, including the monthly family newsletter. We are also on Facebook at Espiritu Santo Religious Education and if you like us we will be able to send you current updates on the program. Participation in Sacramental Programs Separate preparation programs are offered for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. First Communion is ordinarily for children in second grade. Confirmation is ordinarily for youth in eighth grade. For more information, please contact the Religious Education office. The Diocese sets guidelines for reception of the sacraments. A child must be enrolled in formal religious education for at least two years prior to receiving the sacrament. The child may receive the sacrament during the second year of religious education. Participation in a sacrament is based on: completion of formal religious education, certified proof of baptism, and regular Mass attendance. Sacrament involves relationship with Jesus and presumes faith. Readiness, not age or grade, is the criterion for the reception of a sacrament. The celebration of sacraments is the action of the community. The family has an essential role in the preparation for and celebration of a sacrament. Since the pastor has the canonical right and obligation to administer the sacraments to his parishioners, preparation and reception of a sacrament is done in and by the parish to which the family is registered and participating. Whether a student attends a parish religious education program or a Catholic school, the sacraments are received in the parish to which the family belongs. Remote Preparation is a period of evangelization and systematic religious education prior to the year of immediate preparation. There should be at least one year of religious education prior to the year of immediate preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. This guideline is met through participation in a Catholic school or a parish religious education program. Immediate Preparation involves preparation separate from and in addition to current and regular religious education. These meetings require the participation of the children preparing to receive the sacraments and their parents or Confirmation sponsors. They are intended to provide parents with the information and skills necessary to determine if their children are ready to receive the sacraments. Follow-up: Christian living has to be learned, and a child s religious life needs constant nourishment. The goal of the rites of Christian initiation is a permanent and maturing relationship with Jesus Christ. On-going participation in the liturgical/sacramental, catechetical and apostolic life of the parish strengthens and deepens that relationship. RCIA is the program for adults contemplating joining the Catholic faith and for children that were not baptized before the age of 7. Parents with children or youth receiving the sacraments at a later age should contact the Religious Education office. We make special arrangements for these children that vary depending upon their age.
Arrival and Dismissal of Students Arrival: Please bring your children into the gym and instruct them to wait in the designated section for their grade. Arrival is between 10:00-10:15 am on Sunday; 6:00-6:15 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. Late Arrival: Please escort your child to the school office at the main entrance. Dismissal: We please ask that you come into the gym to pick up your children following classes. For safety reasons, no child is allowed to leave the gym unless escorted by an adult. Dismissal is at 11:30 am on Sunday; 7:30 pm on Monday and Tuesday. Early Dismissal: Please go to the school s front office to request early dismissal of your child. You may be asked to identify yourself with a Driver s License or other photo ID card. Even if a note is sent requesting early dismissal, you will still need to come to the office to pick up your child. Parking Lot Information: To limit the possibility of an accident occurring in the parking lot, we ask that you do not drive up to the front of the building either during arrival or dismissal. Cones will be placed closing off the drive in front of the school gymnasium. Please be aware of this and do not move the cones. Attendance We ask parents to take seriously the enterprise of parish religious education. Regular attendance demonstrates your commitment to this aspect of your child s spiritual development; bringing him or her to class on time shows how you value the program. It is policy that a Religious Education student be absent from classes no more than 5 times during the school year. If a student is absent 5 or more times during the school year, make up work will be necessary and/or a repeat of the grade level work. This is especially important if the student is in a sacramental program in either remote or immediate preparation. Please make every effort to have your child in RE class on a consistent basis. If an absence from class is foreseen, please notify the religious education office. It is also important to keep the RE office informed of any problems with adhering to this policy, as we are more than willing to work with parents and students in order to make the year a success. Discipline We are commanded by Christ to love one another. It is important to know that this love flows from respect for one another. This is a good reason for Rules, Regulation and Guidelines. Mutual respect is the basis for the love that binds Christians as a community. Enrollment in Faith Formation classes at Espiritu Santo implies the willingness of parents and children to comply with the policies and regulations. The entire Religious Education staff is committed to establishing an atmosphere of love where children feel safe, secure, and happy to grow as children of God. Therefore, we expect the children to be courteous and cooperative to be prompt for class to keep classrooms clean, neat and tidy to respect the rights and property of others to be considerate and helpful to follow directions The following are considered violations: 1. Disrespect and disruption in dealing with teachers and students 2. Fighting and vulgar language, gestures or signs 3. Property damage 4. Excessive tardiness 5. Possession of drugs or weapons 6. Writing on walls, desks, tables, chairs, etc.
A child who becomes hurtful, destructive or defiant will be sent to the Religious Education Office and parents will be notified. Please support the school and teachers so that your children will learn responsibility in carrying out policies. Weather Related Closings Should a tropical storm or hurricane be forecast to hit our area, it may be necessary to cancel Religious Education classes. The decision to cancel classes will be based on the Pinellas County School system s decision to cancel public school classes. If we have access to the building we will change our office voicemail greeting (727) 812-4656 to indicate classes are canceled. When classes are cancelled on one night due to weather, the classes on the other two nights will still be held, weather permitting. Policies for Dress Appropriate clothing must be worn. We follow the dress code of the Pinellas County Schools, but the guiding principle is that clothing be modest and age-appropriate. Students are not permitted to wear hats or short shirts exposing the stomach. Students may not wear clothing with pictures or wording contrary or offensive to the Catholic Faith. Cell Phones Cell phones may be brought to class but must be in the off position. There is limited cell phone coverage in the school building itself and any student may come to the Religious Education Office to use the telephone. Any student found using a cell phone for texting or making calls will be asked to please refrain from the activity. If the student continues to use the cell phone, for any activity, after being asked by the catechist or any other adult, the cell phone will be taken to the Religious Education Office and a parent will need to come in to have the phone returned. For this reason, please caution your children during drop off to please have their cell phone turned off and in their pocket or bag. ACRE Assessment Ongoing assessment of our current religion programs is critical as we strive to provide quality religion curriculum for our students at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. The Assessment of Catholic Religious Education (ACRE) is administered annually to students in 5 th and 8 th grades and is the primary tool used throughout the United States to assist religious educators in Catholic schools, in parish religion programs and at the diocesan level in assessing the effectiveness of religious education initiatives. Designed by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) in 1989, the ACRE Survey is used as a true assessment tool rather than an achievement test. ACRE helps to track the student s progress in religious knowledge and compare our results with diocesan and national trends. In addition, ACRE allows us to assess curricular needs, evaluate instructional objectives and strategies, and apply data about students religious practices, relationships with their families and service opportunities to curricular emphasis. With this information in hand, we can easily see the areas of strength in our programs as well as areas where additional attention may need to be placed while at the same time offering a picture of where students are in terms of their basic religious awareness.
Background Checks/Safe Environment Workshops To provide the safest possible environment for our children, all adults who take on positions of responsibility, and who at times will probably be alone with those they are serving, must be Level 2 Background Screened and Fingerprinted and must take Safe Environment training. No adult may work in positions of responsibility for children without having completed these two requirements. The parish will present annually a Parent/Student Safe Environment Education Program to provide children and their parents with information about, and skills for avoiding, potentially unsafe situations that could put children at risk for abuse of all types. Harassment Policy for Non-Employment Situations in Schools/Centers, Parish Religious Education and Parish Youth Ministry Programs of the Diocese of St. Petersburg POLICY: The Diocese of St. Petersburg requires that each parish, Catholic school or early childhood center establish and adopt this policy that prohibits any form of harassment by any individual. The Diocese of St. Petersburg strives for the establishment of a Christian, professional and supportive educational environment for all persons engaged in or involved with religious education programs, schools and early childhood centers, and parish youth ministry programs in non-employment situations. No parish, school, or early childhood center will be responsible for off campus harassment, unless it occurs at a parish-, school-, or early childhood center-sponsored event. PURPOSE OF THE POLICY: The policy intends: that each individual is free from physical, psychological or verbal intimidation and harassment in the schools, early childhood centers, religious education and youth ministry settings; that each individual involved in schools, early childhood centers, religious education and youth ministry programs maintain and further develop attitudes and behaviors which express respect for others and are reflective of each persons God-given dignity; to encourage a heightened sensitivity toward behaviors that others may find offensive and intimidating, whether these behaviors refer to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status or disability. This policy is not intended to otherwise limit the expectation of staff, children, students and volunteers to engage fully in the traditions of teaching, celebrating, participating in and being formed by the Catholic faith, including but not limited to curriculum, catechesis, the Sacraments, other liturgies, worship services and ministries. EXPLANATION OF HARASSMENT: Harassment can result from a single incident or from a pattern of behavior involving verbal, written or physical conduct or communication. Harassment encompasses a broad range of behaviors, which could include, but are not limited to: 1. Physical, mental or verbal abuse 2. Insults, jokes, or derogatory slurs based on one or more of an individual s protected status(es) 3. Unwelcome sexual advances or touching 4. Implicit or explicit requests for sexual favors 5. Unwanted sexual comments (serious or humorous)
6. Unwanted sexually suggestive telephone calls, letters, e-mail, etc. 7. Comments or jokes based on issues of modesty and developing social awareness 8. Unwanted forced involvement in activities (e.g., physical, religious, etc.) 9. Coercion of religious styles or personal beliefs upon a participant 10. Intimidation in front of a group of forced personal sharing in groups 11. Inappropriate media or music use which would violate this policy CONFIDENTIALITY The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected to the extent possible, but will be consistent with legal obligations and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this conduct has occurred. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES Individuals involved with the Parish Religious Education programs must report their concerns to their Catechetical Leader, the Pastor, or the Diocesan Director of Religious Education. If an individual is uncomfortable reporting to the above persons, the report should be made to the office of the Executive Director for the Diocesan Department of Catholic Formation and Education. Individuals who engage in behavior which violates this policy are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, dismissal, discharge, and any legal consequences for this behavior. Retaliation against individuals who in good faith file a complaint of harassment or participate in an investigation is prohibited. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ADULTS The Catholic Church in west central Florida is blessed with a great diversity of persons created in the divine image. We respect, honor and celebrate the image of God revealed in human uniqueness, dignity and diversity, as described in scripture: God created man in his image, in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them (Genesis 1:27). We believe that every child is a gift from God from the moment of conception. We believe that the children enrolled in our schools, parish religious education programs and other youth programs must be treated with dignity, respect and care, as described in A Sacred Trust, The Safety of Our Children (National Catholic Education Association, 2003). An adult involved in any role of a program is defined as a person who is at least twenty-one years of age, and who has been approved to work with young people by the pastor, principal, community organization leader or a designate (McCarthy, 2002). We serve all young people without regard to gender, creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, political beliefs or disabilities. All adults working with youth in any capacity must be approved through the proper background checks and screening as required by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. This code is not intended to otherwise limit the expectations of staff, children, students, and volunteers to engage fully in the traditions of teaching, celebrating, participating in and being formed by the Catholic faith, including but not limited to curriculum, catechesis, the sacraments, other liturgies, worship services and ministries. This code is used in conjunction with existing diocesan policies, protocols or other codes and is not intended to supersede them. PROFESSIONAL ROLES 1. Adults recognize the dignity of each person and refrain from behaviors or words that are disrespectful to anyone of any group.
2. Adults work collaboratively with the pastor, supervisors and associates in community, ministry, or school programs. These adults distinguish their own private opinions from those of the Catholic faith or their profession in all publicity, public announcements or publications. 3. Adults have a responsibility in all relationships to witness the chastity appropriate to their vocation in life, whether celibate, married or single. 4. Adult leaders are competent and receive education and training commensurate with their roles and responsibilities working with youth. They are to be made aware of all diocesan policies for working with youth. 5. Adults are aware they have considerable personal power because of their position or ministry. Therefore, they will sustain respectful relationships, avoiding manipulation and other abuses of power. 6. Adults maintain appropriate professional boundaries, e.g., physical, sexual, relational and emotional. Appropriate use of time for working with, speaking with and engaging with children and youth is an important boundary. Adults are not to be available 24/7, but rather work within normal expected time frames. 7. Adults model healthy and positive behaviors with young children, adolescents and other adults. 8. Adults must never engage in sexual intimacies or overt sexual behaviors with children and/or youth. This includes consensual and nonconsensual contact, covert or overt seductive speech or any gesture that sexually abuses, exploits or harasses another person. 9. Touching should be age-appropriate and based on the need of the minor and not on the need of the adult. An adult is to avoid physical contact when alone with a minor. If a minor initiates physical contact, an appropriate, limited response is proper. 10. Procuring, providing or using alcohol and/or any controlled substance for or with youth is inappropriate, unethical and illegal. 11. Adults should never possess or use alcohol or drugs while supervising and/or participating in a youth activity. 12. Adults always meet with young people in areas that are visible and accessible. 13. One-on-one meetings with a young person are best held in a public area. If that is not possible, then the door to the room is left open. A parent and/or another adult is to be notified about the meeting whenever feasible. 14. It is always a preferred practice to have two adults present in the area where youth are present. 15. Driving alone with a young person should be avoided. 16. Adults are not to be alone with minors in a residence, sleeping facility, locker room, restroom, dressing facility, other closed room or isolated area that is inappropriate to a ministry relationship. 17. Audiovisual, music and print resources used in programs must be screened prior to use to ensure their appropriateness for the participants. It is never appropriate to use an R rated movie without parental consent or without screening for sexual content, nudity, language, violence and themes or content which harm the dignity of the human person. Even PG movies should be reviewed carefully. Movies
with ratings stronger than R are never appropriate. Music lyrics should also be reviewed to ensure their appropriateness. Parents should be informed of movies that will be used in conjunction with any program. 18. The computer and internet are acceptable and common means of communication and entertainment. Adults must never engage with sexually explicit and/or pornographic materials or chat rooms with children and youth. They should not use any computer software, games or any form of internet personal interaction or entertainment that could not be used comfortably in the presence of parents. 19. Adults are trained to be aware of the signs of physical, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect. 20. Adults are aware of their limitations with respect to paraprofessional counseling and will make appropriate referrals. 21. Adults agree to adhere to civil and ecclesial law, policy and procedure for reporting abuse, suspected abuse or neglect. 22. Adults are aware of and comply with all applicable parish, organizational and/or diocesan policies with special attention to sexual misconduct, harassment, safety, transportation, parental permission and medical emergency policies. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CHILDREN The first premise of this code is that children and youth function best when behaviors and expectations are clearly defined. It is accepted that parents are the first and foremost educators of their children in all aspects of their development. This experience aims at developing upright citizens and good Christians. As Jesus said to his disciples, I give you a new commandment: love one another (John 13:34-35). In 1Timothy 4:12, we read, Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Timothy is urged to rely on the gifts he has received from God. This code urges our children and youth to rely on God s gifts to them, especially charity, chastity and purity. This calls the young to acknowledge and promote one s personal dignity and the rights that go with it. It becomes important for children and youth to know the difference between right and not right relationships. Right relationships foster personal, spiritual, and emotional growth, e.g., the ability to communicate, to forgive, to show affection, to be honest, vulnerable, dependable, etc. Not right relationships become harmful, hurtful and even abusive. Abuse occurs when someone does not respect another s boundaries, uses power, tricks, threats or violence to cross or change another s boundaries, or inflicts hurtful or unwanted behavior (physical, verbal, emotional or sexual) on another person. This code is used in conjunction with existing local or diocesan policies, protocols or other codes and is not intended to supercede them. When engaging in formal and informal activities, functions and programs, children and youth are expected to behave appropriately at all times, respecting the rights of others. 1. Christian behavior is expected at all times. 2. Respect is required for individuals, the community and the facilities being used.
3. Cooperation and self-control are necessary when participating in programs and activities. 4. Dress must be in accord with the activity and appropriate for a Christian environment. 5. Unacceptable behavior and lack of cooperation will not be tolerated, but will be addressed appropriately. Examples of unacceptable behavior are as follows, though not limited to: disrespect for adults and peers use of vulgar language or gesture, use of racial slurs damaging of property fighting or intent to injure others constant disturbance of others at work or in an activity cheating stealing 6. Possession of weapons, possession, sale or use of alcohol or drugs are forbidden. 7. No child or youth has the right to treat another in any manner that will cause physical or emotional pain. Therefore, harassment of any kind is un-christian and unacceptable. 8. Coercion or threats to do something physically hurtful or for the purpose of exposing someone or something about another is unacceptable behavior. 9. Chastity is a virtue to be held in high esteem and promoted in practice. Sexual abuse of any sort, coercing a person to engage in sexual acts against her or his will, physically touching the sexual parts of another s body or treating a person like a sexual object are unacceptable and abusive behaviors. Consensual sex between students or initiated by minors to adults must never occur. 10. Religious education classes are a time for sharing in God s Kingdom. This sharing is a privilege and must be treated as such. Teachers deserve full support and cooperation. This includes listening, following directions and participating in the activities of the class. Walkmans, CD players, Nintendo or other entertainment devices not required for class are not permitted. Students who interfere with other students rights and classroom goals by being disrespectful or persistently disruptive will have their parents called. If, after parent consultation to resolve the problem, the child s behavior does not improve, the student will be dismissed from class and provided with home-schooling materials. RIGHT TO AMEND This handbook is meant to provide the parent/guardian with helpful information on how parish staff and volunteers intend to go about the work of parish religious education. It is not meant to cover every situation that may occur. Espiritu Santo Parish reserves the right to amend this handbook as necessary. Parents will be notified, in writing, if changes are made to any procedures or information contained in this handbook. AGREEMENT POLICY Parents share the responsibility for their children s understanding of the philosophy of the parish religious education programs and the rules that flow from that philosophy. Parents please read and discuss this handbook with your child/children Parents are to sign the Acknowledgment Form indicating that you agree to be governed by this handbook.
Acknowledgment This is to acknowledge that I have received, read, understand and accept Espiritu Santo Catholic Church s Religious Education Handbook which includes parish program policies and procedures, the Harassment Policy in Non-employment Situations and the Safe Environment Policies of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. (Signature) Parent/Guardian (Name Printed) Parent/Guardian Date Student Name/Grade Please sign and return this form to Espiritu Santo Catholic Church s Religious Education Office or your child s Religious Education teacher the first month of classes.
Espiritu Santo Catholic Church Parent/Student Parish Faith Formation Policy Acknowledgement Form ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge that I have received, read, understand and my child/children agree to abide by the Policies contained in the Parent/Student Faith Formation Handbook including the local Parish program policies and Procedures, the Harassment Policy in Non-Employment Situations and the Safe-Environment Policies of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Please check all that apply and sign/print/date as appropriate in the spaces provided. I will attend the Parent/Student Safe Environment Education program sessions as scheduled Parent sessions will be indicated on the Faith Formation/Parish Calendar I cannot attend the Parent Safe Environment Education Program, but I wish to receive all additional (beyond handbook policies) materials related to the Safe Environment Parent/Student Education Program I do not wish to receive the materials (beyond handbook policies) related to the Safe Environment Parent/Student Education Program (Signature) Parent/Guardian (Name Printed) Parent/Guardian Date (Signature) Parent/Guardian (Name Printed) Parent/Guardian Student Name(s) Printed Signature(s) Student(s) Name of Parish