ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
GO TEACH ALL NATIONS
PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT
2004
COMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
The existence and communication of
PSR Philosophy and
that reflects the centrality of Jesus and
family
faith development
The parental perception that
the decisions
and activities are consistent with the
and Philosophy of PSR
Regular
review of mission/philosophy
Annual
presentation of mission/philosophy to catechists
Investigate
methods of incorporating
mission/philosophy
into lesson plans
Evangelization and Service
The increasing emphasis and
desire for service
And evangelization expressed by all members
of the educational community
Investigate
opportunities for further parental involvement
Further
development of grade level service projects
Ongoing
incorporation of parish into PSR
Spirituality
The inclusion of seasonal
liturgies, prayer
services, classroom and all school prayer at
dismissal as means of practicing the faith taught
Investigate
opportunities for parental/parish spiritual support, through prayer and
awareness of PSR
PEOPLE OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY
COMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Parents/Family
The parents for their
acceptance
of their role as primary religious educator
evidenced through their emotional,
physical
and financial support of the PSR.
Investigate
opportunities for increased communication between parents and catechists
Increased
effectiveness of communication with parents regarding policies/procedures
Investigate
parental needs regarding adult faith formation
Continual
emphasis and support on parents’ role as primary religious educator
Increase welcoming and inclusion of new families
Catechists
The care and devotion of the
catechist to the
practice of their faith
The care of the catechists for
their students
The preparation and planning
of the catechists
as they strive to ensure students connect
faith
and life
The increased awareness and
response of
catechists to Importance
of parental
communication
The increased interest of
catechists in
certification through Paul VI
Pontifical Institute
The attendance of catechists
at weekly prayer
The in service opportunities
offered to the catechists
Two
Archdiocesan events
(Religious
Education Institute,
PSR Catechist
Day)
2-3
full evening in services
monthly
mini in services
Further
development of grade-level team building
Formation
of grade level team leaders
Mentors
Grade
level consistency
Lesson
plans
Service
Projects
Supplemental
resources
Incorporation
of mission/philosophy
Further
development of formation, spiritual and professional
Retreats/prayer
Discipline
Special
needs
Grade
level goals
Increased
emphasis on catechist certification through Paul VI Pontifical Institute
PEOPLE OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY
COMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
CATECHIST, CONT.
Increase
communion with catechist regarding lesson plan feedback
Investigate
opportunities for increased communication between parents and catechists
Students
The pride of the students in
identifying
themselves as Catholic
The desire of the students to
be in PSR
Further
development of student needs evaluation
Administration
The PSR Advisory Board for
facilitating this
Program for self evaluation and growth
The devotion of the PSR
Advisory Board for its
concern for the needs of the families in PSR
The perception of parents that
concerns are listened
to and acted upon appropriately by the
administration
of PSR
The interest and support of
the parish priests to PSR
The perception by parents that
communication from the
administration is improving.
The efforts of parish
leadership for collaboration between
the two schools.
The efforts by the
administration to provide opportunities
for catechist formation/communication
2-3 annual full evening in
services
monthly mini in services
monthly newsletter
Increased
clergy participation and presence
On
going communication with parents regarding policies/procedures
Investigate
opportunities to build community within PSR families and parish
Maintain
formation of CRE
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
COMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Curriculum, Instruction, Evaluation
The existence of a grade level
curriculum guide,
consistent with the Archdiocesan Religion
Curriculum
Standard.
The annual administration and
evaluation of
and 8th grade students
The reflection of the
Philosophy and
the Curriculum
Review/revision/ranking
of grade level goals
Inclusion
of music program within curriculum
Revise
Curriculum Handbook to reflect philosophy/mission statements, grade level
traditions, particularly connecting faith and life
Increase
opportunities of parent/catechist dialog
Dialog
with educational community regarding scheduling/calendar
Sacraments
The liturgical Eucharastic
celebrations offered
throughout the year
The two year preparation
period of sacraments that
incorporates such things as the Forgiveness
Festival,
First Communion Retreat, Confirmation Retreat,
Witness Assembly and Sacramental Parent
Meetings.
The celebration of all
sacraments as parish celebrations,
rather that separate parish
school and PSR celebrations
The collaboration with
RCIA/RCIC of children needing
to celebrate sacraments.
The inclusion of private
school families into the communal
celebration of sacraments
Investigate
opportunities to include sponsors into confirmation preparation
Improve
communication with catechists involved in sacramental preparation
Textbooks/Resource
The usage of texts approved by
the
Archdiocese
The on going acquisition of
supplemental
resources
The availability of consumable
textbooks for
each student
The availability of media
equipment (TV/VCR)
On
going review of texts
On
going acquisition and communication of supplemental resources
FINANCIAL PRACTICES, RESOURCES AND PHYSICAL
FACILITIES
COMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Financial
The financial support of the
parish in providing
a generous subsidy that allows
for the staffing
and on going formation of professional
administrator, support
personnel, catechist
stipends, catechist formation, catechist
certification, resources and
classroom supplies.
Maintain parish financial support
Facilities
The dedication of the parish
campus to PSR
during PSR sessions
The parish policy of avoiding
schedule conflicts
with PSR
The dedication of the parish
to office and storage
space for PSR
The existence of a
parking/dismissal procedure
that strives to keep safety
first with being as efficient as possible
Maintain
parish support of PSR by not scheduling other events during PSR sessions
Maintain
parish support in terms of physical
classroom space
Investigate
opportunities for display of student work
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