ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCHCATECHIST HANDBOOK

St Luke Catholic Church Community Parish Mission Statement

St. Luke Catholic Church is a Eucharist-centered parish, loving God, serving others and transforming the culture by our witness to the message of the Gospel in the way we live our lives and generously share our gifts.

Developed by Pastor’s Advisory Team (1/15/2015)

St. Luke Catholic Church1606 Blanding Blvd

Middleburg, FL 32068(904) 282-0439

ContentsDIRECTORY..................................................................................................................................................3

CATECHIST’S PRAYER...................................................................................................................................4

Qualities of a Good Catechist*....................................................................................................................5

BENEFITS OF BEING A CATECHIST*..............................................................................................................6

Checklist for: Recruitment Requirements for Catechist & Assistant............................................................7

Job Description............................................................................................................................................8

My Catholic Faith Delivered Responsibilities:...............................................................................................8

Code of Conduct..........................................................................................................................................9

Catechist Formation..................................................................................................................................10

Responsibilities..........................................................................................................................................12

The Religious Education Office:.................................................................................................................12

Absenteeism..............................................................................................................................................13

Attendance Record Keeping......................................................................................................................13

Field Trips..................................................................................................................................................14

Saint Luke’s Parish & Annunciation School................................................................................................14

Strategies for different age levels..............................................................................................................15

The Copyright Law.....................................................................................................................................16

Attendance Concern Letter:.......................................................................................................................19

Supply Request:.........................................................................................................................................20

Off Campus Permission Slip.......................................................................................................................21

Student Permission Slip:............................................................................................................................22

Accident Report.........................................................................................................................................23

“Our generation will show that it can rise to the promise found in each young person when we know how to give them space. This means that we have to create the material and spiritual conditions for their full development; to give them a solid basis on which to build their lives; to guarantee their safety and their education to be everything they can be." - Pope Francis

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DIRECTORY

Office: 1606 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL 32068Phone: 904-282-0439Fax: 904-291-9711Website: www.stlukesparish.org

Rev. Andy Blaszkowski Pastor ext. 111

FrAndy@stlukesparish.org

Rev. Jaisemon Xaviour Director of Religious Education ext. 112

FrXaviour@stlukesparish.org

Deacon Bob DeLuca Sacramental Coordinator ext. 117

deaconbob@stlukesparish.org

Laura Austin Coordinator ext. 117

laura@stlukesparish.org

Jackie Arsenault Assistant Coordinator ext. 117

Jackie@stlukesparish.org

Jon Ayers RCIA Coordinator ext. 120rcia@stlukesparish.org

Kathy Quigley RCIA Assistant ext. 120Kathy@stlukesparish.org

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CATECHIST’S PRAYER

Lord God, you are the source of all love,truth, and goodness.

You are the source of my beingAnd your Word is the

true path for my journey.Grant to me the courage

to live according to your Word.Instill in me,

through the gift of your Holy Spirit,the desire and the wisdom to share

Your love, your truth, your goodnesswith my students.

Help me to use my timeto better prepare myself

for this sacred responsibility.For I so need to offer myself

in your servicewith all of the patience,perseverance and love

that you have first shown to me.I ask no more than this, Lord,

In the name of your Sonand my Savior, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Jack McBride

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Qualities of a Good Catechist*Basic Requirements for Acceptance as a Catechist or Catechist Assistant

The catechist must be a practicing Catholic who is faithful to and living a lifestyle consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Personal prayer life is fundamentally important in the life of the Catechist. This is fostered through regular Mass attendance, reception of the Sacraments, daily prayer, scripture reading and participation in retreat opportunities.

A good catechist is:

1. Caring/Loving Above all, a catechist must be caring. The catechist must see each student as unique, valuable, lovable and worthy of unconditional love. Catechists reveal Christ's love most meaningfully through their own love.

2. Reverent/Respectful Good catechists approach each individual with reverence. They respect the dignity and rights, the gift, and the fragility of each student. The good catechist desires to draw out the best that often lies hidden.

3. Committed/Faithful Good catechists sincerely work at growing in their commitment to Jesus Christ as they grapple with life's mysteries and challenges. They are prayerful.

4. Understanding/Approachable Good catechists work at being understanding and approachable, accepting and tolerant, while witnessing honestly to the Church's teachings and their own convictions and values.

5. Open/Questioning Effective catechists tend to wonder at the mysteries of life. They are open to change and to new possibilities and ways of doing things, while respecting the Church's tradition and their own past experience.

6. Creative Good catechists continually use poetry, story, music, art and beauty of all kinds, as well as activities that stimulate their own and their students' imaginations.

7. Enthusiastic Good catechists convey a sense of excitement and enthusiasm about the "Good News" of Jesus Christ, which they value and wish to share with others.

8. Persevering Good catechists tend to be willing to evaluate and try anew. They are able to cope with difficulties and frustration. They believe in the commitment they have made, and they don't give up in hard times.

9. Happy/Smiling A catechist's smile says without words that he or she finds joy in Christ and Christ's way, even when experiencing life’s inevitable hurts.

10. Sense of humor So many unexpected and incongruous things happen in life that a sense of humor is often necessary to cope with the situation at hand.

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BENEFITS OF BEING A CATECHIST* The benefits of teaching a catechism class are many:

1. Catechists receive prayers from the parish for strength and courage to carry out the work of Jesus Christ.

2. Teaching strengthens the catechist's own faith in Christ and His Church. The lessons you present on a child's level reinforce your own understanding of the faith and help you to appreciate it more.

3. Catechists are abundantly blessed by God, who is never outdone in generosity.

4. A catechist becomes a part of a wonderful community of other teachers who are growing in their faith and learning to share it with others.

*These thoughts are taken from the book Questions Catechists Ask and Answers that Really Work by Carl J. Pfeifer and Janaan Manternach

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Checklist for: Recruitment Requirements for Catechist & Assistant

o Get fingerprinted o Complete background check forms and returno Read Ethical Standards for Volunteers Formo Log into Virtus.org and register for Protecting God’s children classo Get copy of a PGC certificate indicating completion of training to

Religious Education Office prior to the supervision of children, the disabled or the elderly.

VIRTUS NEW USER INSTRUCTIONS

If you already have a VIRTUS Account, please contact the Helpdesk at 1-888-847-8870 to

recover your login information. Thank you!

If you are creating a VIRTUS account for the first time, please follow the steps below. Online

registration is required in order to register for a PGC class and for LiveScan fingerprint

Instructions.

• Access VIRTUS at www.dosafl.com MENU-Safe Environment MENU-VIRTUS Portal

• Select First Time Registrant and follow the prompts.

• Create a User ID and a Password you can easily remember. If your preferred user ID is

already taken please choose another ID. We ask that you use your personal email

address not work emails.

• Please provide all information requested. Do not click the back button or your

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registration will be lost.

• Select the PRIMARY location where you work or volunteer by clicking the downward

arrow. If you serve at multiple locations, you will be prompted to select those additional

locations in future screen(s).

• Select the role for the PRIMARY location where you serve within the Diocese of St.

Augustine parish/school/ministry

• Title or Position of Service

EXAMPLES:

Educator-5th grade

Employee-School Administrator

Employee-Parish Bookkeeper

Contract Personnel-Coach

Volunteer-Catechist

Volunteer-Parent

Volunteer-Knights of Columbus

• Please continue to follow the prompts for additional locations where you are associated

• You will be prompted to electronically sign the following:

Policy: Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Standards for Lay Employees and Volunteers

FDLE VECHS Waiver Agreement & Statement

• If you have not attended a Protecting Gods Children Session, please sign up for a class

that is available

• Please follow LiveScan Instructions to schedule a fingerprint appointment

If you have questions regarding the online registration, please contact the VIRTUS helpdesk at

1-888-847-8870 or your locations Safe Environment Coordinator.

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PLEASE LOGOUT OF YOUR ACCOUNT AT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE SCREEN.

THANK YOU

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Job DescriptionClassroom Responsibilities:

Pray as you prepare. Use approved textbooks and resources. Be aware of the trust that has been given you and plan your lessons well. Pray often the formal prayers children need to learn and also include spontaneous prayer.

Children learn to pray by praying. Set a routine that is recognizable to the students. Establish discipline the first day and be sure to involve the students in making rules for

the class. Be consistent and follow through on your discipline. Keep accurate records. (i.e.: Attendance) Establish a classroom “family.” Move around the room; don’t stay glued to your desk. Encourage the children to ask questions. (It’s ok not to know all the answers, make a

note of the question and we can help you find the appropriate answer.) Listen. Focus on what the children are saying. Encourage children to take their lesson home and discuss it with their families. Have fun! Remember enthusiasm is contagious. Arrive early before each class and arranges the space to be orderly, attractive and

conducive to learning; and return space in the order in which it was found. Greet participants as they arrive. Begin and ends each session on time. Summarize lesson at the end of each class. If you need copies or supplies for your monthly class, please email list of copies and

numbers of items or copies needed by Wednesday before class. (Supply form is on page Distribute occasional handouts and reminders to students and families.

Christ in Us (Grades K-6) and My Catholic Faith Delivered (Grade 7) Responsibilities:

Become familiar with your grade level Curriculum Monitor your students online progress and pace. If any student is 3-4 chapters behind, please notify the Family Faith Formation office.

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Code of ConductOur children are the most important gifts God has entrusted to us. As a volunteer, I promise to strictly follow the rules and guidelines in this Volunteer’s Code of Conduct as a condition of my providing services to the children and youth of our parish.

As a volunteer, I will: Treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity, and

consideration. Avoid situations where I am alone with children and/or youth at Church activities. Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition, or comparison when

working with children and/or youth. Refuse to accept expensive gifts from children and/or youth or their parents without prior

written approval from the pastor or administrator. Report suspected abuse to the pastor, administrator, or appropriate supervisor local

authorities. I understand that failure to report suspected abuse to civil authorities is, according to the law, a misdemeanor.

Cooperate fully in any investigation of abuse of children and/or youth.

As a volunteer, I will not: Smoke or use tobacco products in the presence of children and/or youth. Use, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol at any time while volunteering. Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal drugs at any time. Pose any health risk to children and/or youth (i.e., no fevers or other contagious

situations). Strike, spank, shake, or slap children and/or youth. Humiliate, ridicule, threaten, or degrade children and/or youth. Touch a child and/or youth in a sexual or other inappropriate manner. Use any discipline that frightens or humiliates children and/or youth. Use profanity in the presence of children and/or youth. I understand that as a volunteer working with children and/or youth, I am subject to a

thorough background check including criminal history. I understand that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct or failure to take action mandated by this Code of Conduct may result in my removal as a volunteer with children and/or youth.

At all times, discipline is to be conducted according to gospel values and with the dignity of the student and the general welfare of the parish community in mind.

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Catechist Formation All Catechists in a Diocesan Catholic school or parish setting who teach religion, even if they work as part-time catechists or are volunteer catechists, must complete Level I and Level II Catechist Certification requirements. The Level I certificate should be earned within the first two (2) years of engagement. The Catechist should complete Level II within (5) years.

All school or parish Catechists, after the completion of their required level, maintain their certification by completing 30 hours of continuing faith formation to be submitted every three (3) years to the Office of Christian Formation. (OCF)

The Philosophy

The Catechist Certification Program in the Diocese of St. Augustine was developed to assist catechists (religious educators) who have heard God’s call to share the Gospel with others. In order to be effective in this ministry, the catechist must understand, love, live and proclaim the Christian message with enthusiasm and a sense of conviction. This proclamation of the Gospel in the parish community strives to lead students to a deepening knowledge about the faith, a greater participation in the liturgy, a prayerful connection to their God and a dedication to service to others.

The Purpose

The Catechist Certification Program:

Provides opportunities for the spiritual growth of the catechist. Provides an increase in the theological knowledge of the catechist. Provides opportunities for the catechist to expand their skills in teaching.

The Program

The Catechist Certification Program is currently divided into two parts. The first level of formation consists of 20 hours of basic formation in the areas of: Scripture, Sacraments and Liturgy, Basic Beliefs, Church as well as skills classes: the Role of the Catechist, Administrative/Legal and Practical Skills.

Class Descriptions:

Role of the Catechist: An overview of effective ways for Catechists to share the Gospel with students and families Practical Skills: An exploration of the best methods for developing knowledge of the Faith in students Scripture: An overview of both the Old and New Testaments with application for daily life

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Church: An overview of the Church with an emphasis on the documents of Vatican II

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Liturgy & Sacraments: An overview of the sacramental life of the Church and examines communal and personal prayer. Formerly known as Prayer: Personal/ Liturgical Basic Beliefs: An overview of the whole Creed and an in-depth examination of a specific area professed in the Creed Faith Development: An examination of the stages of both moral and faith development Administrative/Legal: An overview of the various legal and ethical concerns of Church ministers today.

Catechist Certification Level II course information is available through the Office of Christian Formation. The Searchlight Virtual School, or the Satellite Theological Education program (STEP) course package from Notre Dame University designed for the Diocese of St. Augustine are viable options to complete Level II. Ten (10) hours of in-depth instruction in each of the following content areas completes this level: Scripture, Church History, Morality, Sacraments, Prayer, and Basic Beliefs. Objectives for each course are available on the www.dosaformation.org website. Workshops/Classes for completion of both Levels I and III will be offered by the Office of Christian Formation quarterly.

Why Catechist Certification?

The Ministry of Catechesis (National Directory for Catechesis, USCCB, section 55)

“Programs of formation should be designed to help them (catechists) acquire the knowledge

and skills they need to hand on the faith to those entrusted to their care and assist them in

living as Disciples of Christ.”

“Like all Christians, catechists are called to continual conversion, and growth in their faith,

and, for this reason, are called to ongoing spiritual formation.”

“Since effective catechesis depends on virtuous and skilled catechists, their ongoing

formation should enhance the human, spiritual and apostolic qualities and catechetical skills

they bring to their ministry.”

We will make every effort to notify catechists of yearly training opportunities. For the most up-to-date information please visit: http://www.dosaformation.com/registrations

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ResponsibilitiesSome of the responsibilities associated with the catechetical ministry include: Planning and Preparation

Establishing long range and immediate teaching goals and objectives. Familiarity with Archdiocesan Guidelines and textbooks provided by

Director/Coordinator. Appropriate lesson planning including review, presentation of new materials and

reinforcement. Requesting and obtaining materials, audio-visual equipment and supplies for specific

needs. Preparing questions for discussion. Structuring lessons to meet individual needs. Correlating home assignments with lessons taught. Keeping parents informed of classroom activities and lessons.

Instructional Creating a joyful, loving and caring Christian learning environment. Giving witness to the Gospel by word and example. Developing a faith community. Manifesting an attitude of enthusiasm for learning. Fostering an attitude of mutual respect and understanding. Helping students to become creative, cooperative and self-disciplined. Guiding students to apply knowledge of their faith to real life situations. Setting high expectations for students and encouraging individual growth.

The Family Faith Formation Office:

1. Will provide supplies, resources and training to help the catechist grow in his / her ministry.

2. Will assist the catechist in maintaining a positive learning environment.3. Will support the catechist through prayer, outreach to parents / families, and encouraging

the entire parish to participate in the religious education process.4. Will be available to assist the catechist in the ongoing discernment of his / her ministry.

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AbsenteeismCatechists

If you are not able to attend a class, please contact the other grade level Catechist/Assistance Catechist and let them know as soon as possible. You can also email laura@stlukesparish.org to notify the Family Faith Formation Office of this. If you are doing the lesson plan for that class, be sure to provide a lesson plan and request all needed copies and supplies to the Family Faith Formation Office no later than Wednesday before the class. If necessary, you can drop off or email the Family Faith Formation Office and will make sure all supplies are there for class. If both Catechists are not able to attend class, contact the Family Faith Formation as soon as possible.

Students

Catechists should inquire with parents if any student has missed class, either by phone or email. If a student is absent 2 months in a row please let the Family Faith Formation Office know, and they will contact the parents if a third absence is reported. Please advise the Family Faith Formation Coordinator of any correspondence that has been made with the parents. If you email the family, please carbon copy the Family Faith Formation office on the correspondence using this email address: laura@stlukesparish.org.

Attendance Record KeepingFor legal reasons, we must know who is in the classroom at all times. It is very important that attendance records be kept accurately.

Please make sure attendance is recorded for each, student, teacher, and teacher aide. Any visitors must sign in at the media center prior to the start of class.

Below is a list of codes to be used on the attendance sheets:

P – Present A-Absent E-Excused

All Catechists, Catechist Assistances and Class Aides must sign in at the media prior to class. Please make every effort to be in your classroom before the bell rings. An adult should always be present in the room so that children can be dropped off.

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Field TripsIf you wish to take your class to the church or hall for any reason, you must ask permission of the religious education department first (in writing). We ask for notice at least 2 weeks prior. Once we have granted you permission, we will provide you with permission slips. These permission slips must be given to parents and returned prior to the event. Any child that does not have a permission slip returned will need to stay in the media center at Annunciation until the session has ended.

Saint Luke’s Parish & Annunciation School

As it relates to the Family Faith Formation Office and Faith Formation Ministries, our relationships with the teachers and staff of Annunciation Catholic School are some of our most important. With that in mind:

We commit to ongoing prayer for the teachers, staff and students of the school. We commit to acting as the honored guests that we are. We commit to holding the students and their parents / guardians accountable for their

behavior We commit to thoughtful acts of appreciation throughout the year We recognize that we are all part of the faith formation and education of the children in

our care

At the start of our school year you will find a postcard, similar to the one below, to be given to the teacher of the classroom where you will be offering religion classes.

Hi,

My name is __________________________ and I will be the catechist sharing your room this

year. Please be assured of our prayers for you and your students, and that I will teach my

students to behave as honored guests in your classroom. We would greatly appreciate your

support and prayers throughout the coming year. If at any time you have concerns, or need to

speak with me, please call me at _______________ or email me at _____________________.

Thanks for sharing your room with us. My students are excited to be here in such an inviting

and comfortable atmosphere. If there is anything my assistant or I can do for you during the

year, please let me know.

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May God Bless You in Your Service!

Strategies for different age levels

• Young learners absorb material well through movement, handling objects, singing, and so on. Involve primary age children in processions, such as placing the Bible on the prayer table before breaking open the Word. Use Bible stories, symbolic objects, liturgical music, gestures, and visuals to help them enter into the mystery of Jesus. Involve them in simple, hands-on seasonal activities.

• Intermediate-age children like to explore. After obtaining the necessary permissions, take the learners for a tour of the parish church. Help them become familiar and comfortable with each space. Or have them experience a liturgy, and later revisit it by pointing out the various elements of the experience. Discuss the symbolism of the various liturgical colors.

• Middle-school learners like to work in small groups and to do research. For example, they might prepare banners for your parish Church or teaching space. They can look up the history of feasts, seasons, and traditions, as well as the development of the liturgy. Let them choose a project they are interested in.

• Invite youth, high school students, adults, and the participants in intergenerational gatherings to form groups as families and individuals. You might have them take part in faith sharing based on the Question of the Week and the Sunday gospel. Celebrate with them the holy days, solemnities, and particularly the Triduum in meaningful ways. Have them prepare prayer services or rituals for the various seasons. Arrange learning centers with liturgical themes.

Excerpted from INTO THE FIELDS, Book 1 Session 4 “Tools for Teaching”.

For more information about INTO THE FIELDS, see www.intothefields.org

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The Copyright Law

*A complete copy of the Copyright Law of 1976 and further information regarding the Copyright Law may be obtained by writing: The Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559.

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF COPYRIGHTED MUSIC MATERIAL

1. What does “copyright” mean?Our nation’s founding fathers determined that it was in the public interest that the creative works of a person’s mind and spirit should belong, for a limited time, to the creator. The protection of these works is called “copyright.” The United States Copyright Law grants to any copyright owner the exclusive rights to original material for a term which is equal to the length of the life of the author/creator plus 75 years. (For many songs written prior to 1978, the term is 75 years.) The copyright owner is the only one who has the privilege of reproducing the work. If any other party wants to reproduce the material in some manner, permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. Visible notice of copyright should appear on all copies of copyrighted music. Whether on the owner’s original works or on permitted copies, the notice should be visible and contain the word “copyright” or the symbol c (for printed material) or R (for sound recordings), the year of first publication and the name of the copyright owner.

2. What are the rights of copyright owners?2.1 To reproduce the copyrighted work in printed copies or on records, tapes, video cassettes or any duplicating process now know or which later comes into being.2.2 To make arrangements and adaptations of that copyrighted work.2.3 To distribute and/or sell printed or recorded copies of the work or to license others to do so.2.4 To perform the copyrighted work.2.5 To display the copyrighted work.

3. Who owns the legal right to make copies?The original creators (authors and composers) and/or publishers, assigned agents, etc.

4. Do other countries have copyright laws?Yes, most of the world now seems to recognize the need to give incentive and protection to creative persons. Copyrighted material owned by United States citizens is protected in many countries.

5. What if I’m faced with a special situation?If you want to include copyrighted lyrics in a song sheet, arrange a copyrighted song for four baritones and kazoo, or make any special use of copyrighted music which the publisher cannot supply in regular published form, the magic word is ASK. You may or may not receive permission, but when you use someone else’s property you must have the property owner’s consent.

6. What if there’s not time to write?

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Think of copyrighted music as a piece of property, and you’ll be on the right track. Plan ahead. Some pub lishers routinely grant permissions over the phone.

7. What about photocopies or tapes that are now in our church?Immediately destroy any unauthorized photocopies, tapes, etc., and replace them with legal editions. Possession of any illegal copies put s you in the position of harboring stolen goods.

8. Is it permissible to: Make a photocopy of a copyrighted work for my accompanist in order to sing a solo? Print words only of a copyrighted work on a one-time basis for uses such as church

bulletins or song sheets? Print a songbook or song sheets containing copyrighted works and use them in churches,

Bible studies or home prayer groups as long as they are not sold? Make a transparency or slide of a copyrighted work for use by projector? Make copies of copyrighted music first and then ask permission?

NO. Permission must be secured prior to any such uses and/or duplications.

9. What if I can’t find the owner of a copyrighted song? Can I go ahead and use it without permission?No. Check the copyright no tice on the work, and/or check with the publisher of the collection in which the work appears. Once you know the name of the copyright owner, write or call the Church Music Publishers Association, P.O. Box 158992, Nashville, TN 37215; 615-791-0273. For a cost of $2, C.M.P.A. will supply a current listing of major sacred music copyright holders/publishers. Please send cash; C.M.P.A. cannot invoice.

10. But what about items that are out of print?Most publishers are agreeable, under special circumstances, to all reprinting of out-of-print items; but again, permission must be secured from the copyright owner prior to any duplication.

11. What is public domain?If a song is in the public domain (PD), the copyright protection for the song has expired and the song is dedicated to the public for use as it sees fit with no permission being required from anyone. The absence of a copyright notice (see question 1) is one indication that a song may be PD.

12. What is fair use?Fair use is not generally available to churches. It is a doctrine developed by the courts that permits portions of copyrighted works to be reproduced legally for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, classroom teaching, scholarship and research. In no instance does this apply to a performance. The various interest groups involved have agreed upon guidelines which constitute the minimum and not the maximum standards of educational fair use. If you are interested in a copy of these guidelines, please contact C.M.P.A., P.O. Box 158992, Nashville, TN 37215, and enclose a self-addressed stamped 6x9 envelope ($.53 postage) with your request.

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13. Is it permissible to perform copyrighted religious works in church?Yes. You may perform copyrighted religious works from legal editions in the course of services at places of worship or at religious assemblies. Legal editions do not result from unauthorized duplications of religious works, but to purchase one copy of religious sheet music, then make 30 copies for the choir without permission and then perform it in worship service is not legal or ethical.

14. Can I make an original recording of a copyrighted song?Yes, but you must secure a recording license from the copyright owner, and pay, effective January 1, 1988, a royalty of 5-1/4 cents per song, per record or tape manufactured. (This rate increases every two years.) This includes copies of recordings or tapes of church services, concerts, musicals or any programs that include copyrighted music.

15. Can I make a record or tape using a prerecorded instrumental accompaniment track?Yes, provided you have permission. Two different permissions are necessary in this situation. The first is from the copyright owner of the selection to be recorded (see question 13), and the second is from the producer/manufacturer of the accompaniment track. Fees are usually required for each permission.

16. Is it permissible to make duplicates of the tape that accompanies a musical or printed work for “learning” or “rehearsal” purposes?No, it is illegal. As good as an idea as this is, and as helpful as it would be to teach the music to members of the choir, it is against the law without permission. Write or call the publisher of the music. They will usually work with you concerning your request.

17. If I buy a record, is it permissible to make a copy for a friend?Duplication of copyrighted materials is against the law when the purpose is to avoid a legal purchase.

18. What are the penalties for making unauthorized copies of copyrighted music?Embarrassment is the first. Additionally, the law provides for the owner off a copyright to recover damages for unauthorized use of copyrighted music. These damages include the profits of the infringer and statutory damages ranging from not less than $250 to not more than $50,000 per infringement. In addition, prison terms are provided for will (i.e., you knew what you were doing was wrong!) and commercial infringement. Remember, churches, schools and not-for-profit organizations can be infringers too!

19. What about photocopiers who don’t “get caught”?Frankly, we cannot imagine what kind of school, church or professional musician would derive satisfaction from doing something illegal. They force the price of legal editions higher. They risk embarrassment from professional colleagues who understand the laws. They risk fines and jail sentences if taken to court. Plainly stated, the making of unauthorized copies of all copyrighted material is strictly illegal. However, all music publishers desire to have their songs used in as many ways as possible; so in some cases, permission can be obtained. You must contact the copyright owner prior to use or duplication.

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The Diocese of St. Augustine strongly upholds the copyright laws of the United States and of other countries. All persons within the Diocese must adhere to these laws. If there are any questions concerning copyrights, contact the Office of Faith Formation. Always ASK, before using music, tapes, words, etc. It is against the law to do otherwise.

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Attendance Concern Letter:

Attendance Concerns

The Following Student(s) has been absent twice in a row. I have called and or emailed the parent/guardian to inquire about their child’s absence. I obtained the following information. (Please return this report with your attendance sheet). The Family Faith Formation Office will follow-up if a third absence is made.

Child Name: _______________________ Grade: ____________

Reason for Absence:

___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Catechist Name: ___________________ Date: _____________

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St. Luke Catholic Church 1606 Blanding Blvd.

Middleburg, FL 32068

Supply Request:

Dear Catechists:

Please fill out the following information and return to the Family Faith Formation Office on or before the Wednesday before class.

Catechist Name: __________________________ Grade Taught:__________________

Phone Number: ___________________________

Date Needed By: ________________________________

Item(s) Needed plus amount: Please be as specific as possible

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

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St. Luke Catholic Church 1606 Blanding Blvd.

Middleburg, FL 32068

Reason: (Please list brief description of why supplies are needed)

Off Campus Permission Slip

Off Campus Permission Slip

(Catechist Request of Religious Education Department)

I would like for my class to go to the:

CHURCH HALL

Date: _____________________

Time: _____________________

Is a priest or deacon necessary for the above class? (Circle One) Yes No

If applicable: I would like the Priest or Deacon to speak on the topic of:

_____________________________________________________________________

(Please allow 2 weeks prior notice as church calendars must be checked)

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St. Luke Catholic Church1606 Blanding Blvd.

Middleburg, FL 32068

Student Permission Slip:

Your Child’s Family Faith Formation class would like to take a miniature field trip to the church on: ________________

The drop off and pick up location will be at the church for your child on this day. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Please sign below if you give permission for your child to be a part of this activity away from the classroom.

______________________________ __________________Parent’s Signature Date

_________________________Child’s Name

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St. Luke Catholic Church1606 Blanding Blvd.

Middleburg, FL 32068

Accident Report

Accident Report – F.F.F.P. (Family Faith Formation Process)

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________

Date: ___________________________ Time: _____________________

What happened: ___________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

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Action(s) taken: ____________________________________________

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Parent(s)/ Guardian notified: _________________________________

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Catechist/Assistant signature: _______________________________

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St. Luke Catholic Church1606 Blanding Blvd.

Middleburg, Florida 32068