TCH Handbook

2010-2011

CAMPUS MINISTRY POLICIES

 

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Forward Mission Statement Objectives Belief Statement History Alma Mater School Crest Board of Pastors Faculty and Staff Advisory Board Admissions Policy Tuition and Fees Development Program Cafeteria Lunch Program Telephone and Email Listings   ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Program of Studies Grading System Academic Accountability Academic Remediation Honors / Dual Enrollment ProgramTechnology Policies Guidance Services Library Campus Ministry Course Descriptions   STUDENT BEHAVIOR Code of Courtesy and Honor Code Discipline Policy Major Behavior Sanctions Drug Testing Policy / Parties Conduct on Campus Absenteeism and Tardiness Uniform Requirements   STUDENT LIFE Clubs and Organizations Athletics Awards Program   FORMS AND SCHEDULES Bell Schedules Laptop / Computer Usage Policy Request to Miss Class Form Change of Address Form Medication Form Off Campus Medical Consent School Calendar Acknowledgment Form Addendum

 

 

 

CAMPUS MINISTRY

 

The primary goal of the Teurlings Catholic High School campus ministry program is to enable students to integrate faith with their daily living.  The campus minister, who is responsible for the overall program, works closely with the Religion Administrator.  They provide for the students’ needs in liturgies, the sacraments, prayers, retreats, pastoral counseling and religious education.  In addition to the academic and experiential elements of the program, a community-service internship gives further substance to the faith community in which the student is expected to live and grow.  The senior class, through Theology IV, will be given opportunities to develop leadership roles in their assigned ministry.

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION

Preparation for Confirmation: Regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation, Teurlings Catholic High School conforms to Diocesan policy.  All students wishing to be confirmed must do so in their own parish.  Therefore, Teurlings Catholic students receive no formal preparation for Confirmation at Teurlings Catholic.  They must go through the preparation set forth in the guidelines of their local parish.  Students are advised to contact their Pastor or Director of Religious Education early in the school year to find out what steps need to be followed to receive confirmation in that locale.

 

 

 

JUNIOR COMMISSIONING

While it is understood that graduation from Teurlings Catholic is the most important and special event in the lives of our students, their ascension to the status of senior, school leader, is viewed as the second most important event.  During May, we celebrate with a special mass the Commissioning of our junior class to the role of student leader.  The unity that this special liturgical celebration brings to each class demands that this activity be mandatory for each junior student.  It has been a long-standing tradition at Teurlings Catholic that girls wear white.  In keeping with that tradition, all students will wear a white gown, purchased through Balfour, to the commissioning.

 

 

 

LITURGIES

School Liturgical celebrations are scheduled weekly for students and faculty.  Involvement of many school groups in planning liturgies helps make the celebrations more meaningful to students.  Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation both at school and in their respective parishes.  Active involvement at the parish level is recommended as an excellent introduction to the larger church.

 

 

 

PRAYER

Prayer serves to enhance the Christian ideals, which Teurlings Catholic High School strives to foster.  All students are expected to participate in school prayer activities.

 

 

 

RETREATS

Retreats will be scheduled and directed by the Campus Minister.  Retreat ministry will conduct all TCH retreats and outside retreats.  The activity serves to enhance the student's individual awareness of Christian values.  Annually seniors participate in a closed retreat in order to set the tone for their final year at Teurlings Catholic.  The value placed on this prayerful, religious experience is great and calls for this retreat to be a mandatory experience for all seniors.  Students in all other grades will participate in school day retreats, with special attention given to the needs of each age group.

 

 

 

RETREAT MINISTRY TEAM

The Retreat Ministry Team is composed of seniors who have heard the call of God to minister to their peers.  Team members are selected following a discernment process at the end of their junior year.  In a program that begins with a summer workshop and continues into the school year, team members receive training in small-group leadership, communication techniques and other ministry skills.