Religious Education

Before you leave home

• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
• Bathrooms and water fountains will be CLOSED during Rel Ed classes.
• Use the bathroom before you leave home (and wash your hands).
• Don’t forget your book!  There will be no sharing of books or other materials.
• Bring a pencil, pen, crayons, etc. as needed for your class.
• Bring hand sanitizer.
• Bring your face mask – you will need to wear it covering both your nose and mouth at all times while on our campus.
• Please read the weekly Rel Ed eNewsletter. It will contain directions on how to access your classroom and any other information relative to the current week.

Arrival at St. Catherine’s for Religious Education

• When you arrive on our campus – and before you get out of your car – put your mask on.  All individuals on our parish campus are required to wear masks at all times – both inside and outside our buildings.
• For everyone (students, catechists and aides):  Please proceed directly to the exterior door assigned to your child’s class.  Room assignments will be published in the weekly Rel Ed eNewsletter.
• Students, catechists and aides will enter the classroom via the exterior doors assigned per class.  For safety, parents and siblings are not permitted in the classrooms.
• Hand sanitizer will be available at the door for student & catechists use.
• All interior and exterior doors will be sanitized both before and after each class session.

Cleaning Procedures

• The Family Center Facilities will be sanitized before Rel Ed classes begin, in between classes and at the end of class sessions.
• Facilities to be cleaned include – tables and chairs; white boards; interior and exterior doors and doors handles.
• Bathrooms and water fountains will not be available for student use during classes.
• Hand sanitizer will be available for student use in the classroom.

For Our Catechists

• The Parish will provide a set of expo markers to each catechist.  The catechist must bring those to class each week.
• Class attendance sheets will be waiting for you in the classroom.  Kindly leave it in the classroom at the end of class, for our Day Captain to collect.

For Our Rel Ed Students

• Chairs/tables will be spaced 6’ apart, and will be sanitized before and after each use.
• Students must provide their own pencils/pens/crayons/etc.  
• Students will not be allowed to share books, tools, and materials.
• Restrooms will be closed during class. Students are encouraged to use the bathroom facilities at their homes before arriving for class.
• A table will be provided for students in grades 6-7-8 to collect cell phones.

Should I Come to Class?

You should not come to Class if:

• You are feeling sick, have a fever, of if a family member at home is sick.
• You have been in contact with someone who is, or has recently been, sick.
• You have a current diagnosis, or have tested positive, for COVID-19.
• You have been advised by a medical professional to self-quarantine or self-isolate due to COVID-19 potential exposure.
• You have been in close contact with someone with a current diagnosis or positive test for COVID-19.

Aside from the above categories, each family must decide what is best for their family and their children. We kindly ask you to stay at home and keep up with classwork if: 

• You reside with or frequently visit a vulnerable person.
• You have been traveling or have been in large crowds.
• You are at risk because of preexisting conditions.
• You are anxious about returning to public gatherings.