Faith Formation Policies

Sacrament Preparation
First Communion and Confirmation programs follow the requisite of the Diocese that all students have at least two years of preparation classes in order to receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation.

Tardiness
Students are expected to be on time (we know Mooresville traffic, please plan accordingly). Students may enter the building 5-10 minutes prior to class (depending upon the arrival of all catechists and assistants). Habitual tardiness is a disserive to the catechists and other students. Students arriving late must sign-in at the Faith Formation office by parent/guardian. If a student needs to leave early, parent must sign-out student in the Faith Formation office. 

Attendance
All students are expected to be consistent in attending Faith Formation. Attendance is taken during class and recorded in the Faith Formation office.

If a child has three consecutive absences and there is no response from the parent, it will be assumed that the student is not returning to the program. The student will be unenrolled. No refund will be issued, as the textbook and necessary supplies have already been purchased.  A parent must re-enroll student to participate (with no guarantee of original day). 

On average, we offer anywhere from 28-30 classes/events counted toward attendance each year depending on the calendar/weather. We only allow four absences throughout a faith formation year. Parents are expected to communicate with the Faith Formation office if a child is missing class. Depending on student's program, make-up work will be expected to keep attendance in-check. It is the parent's/guardian's responsibiity to keep up with a child's attendance. Students in Year 1 and Year 2 sacramental preparation who exceed attendance allotment and parents who do not communicate with staff liaison (coordinator of the program), will not be permitted to move on to Year 2 or reception of sacrament. 

Attendance is crucial to a student in Year 1 and Year 2 sacramental preparation. We cannot properly prepare a student who is not present for class. 

Safety
The parking lot is an extremely active place at arrival and departure times.  We appreciate your cooperation in helping keeping our students safe. Please be cautious of speed, especially during winter months when it gets darker earlier. Please park only in designated parking spaces.

Drop-off: Students in grades 1-5, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, will be dropped off at the building's entrance or walked to door (depending on child's program and class location).  
Pick-up: A parent/guardian will pick-up students at their classroom. Students will need signed out. Older siblings (unless over 18 years of age) can signout sibling. If someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up student, please notify the catechist and/or faith formation staff. New for 2024-2025: Edge and Confirmation students will need to be signed-out as well. 

Please see Parent Handbook (under Documents) for additional policies and procedures. These are also handed out at the yearly parent meetings.