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Mission Statement, Philosophy, Goals

Mission Statement of Regina Tri-Parish
Religious Education Program




Mission Statement


    The Regina Tri-Parish Religious Education Program is dedicated to providing the Catholic community of Iowa City with a dynamic learning environment rich in faith formation, Catholic doctrine, and religious celebration.




Philosophy of the Regina
Tri-Parish Religious Education Program

    The Regina Religious Education Program in cooperation with parents and parishes strives to provide Catholic religious education for students K-9.  We follow Vatican II's objectives to make faith living, conscious, and active.  We seek to create an environment where young Christians have the opportunity for spiritual growth, for gaining an understanding for and knowledge of the Catholic faith, and for deepening a respect for the uniqueness of others.  We believe that by integrating faith formation, Catholic doctrine, and religious celebration into an academically excellent religion curriculum, the students will be prepared to embody Christian values into everyday life, to serve the total human community, and to help meet the human needs of our time.



Goals

    The primary goals of the Regina Tri-Parish Religious Education Program are:

1.  To create a Christian atmosphere where students have the opportunity to foster and experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

2.  To evangelize and assist the students in understanding, appreciating, and living the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

3.  To sensitize our students to the importance of sharing in responsibility for and helping to alleviate the global, social, and economic problems of our time.

4.  To provide a superior religious education program which allows for individuality in faith development.

5.  To emphasize the community aspects of family and parish life.