Faith Formation News

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COVID- 19 Health and Safety Policy 2021-2022

We are taking our guidance for dealing with COVID-19 from the Archdiocese.  I have tried to condense them down to what it important for you to know.

First, (this I added) pray for protection for our entire Faith Formation program and our church.  

- Philippians 4:6 “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”

Second, protections:

- It is recommended that all teachers, assistants and students who are not vaccinated wear a mask or other face covering when inside the buildings.  Proof of vaccination will not be required.  

- Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance of each classroom and at the parish hall.

- Facilities, specifically tables, chairs, door knobs, light switches and touch surfaces in the bathrooms will be sanitized between class times.

- Sanitizing supplies will be available in each classroom and at the parish hall.

- Safe distancing of 3 feet should be maintained between individuals.

Third, in case of illness:

-  If it has been less than 48 hours between the time of onset of symptoms and having been in the classroom, please notify me.  

- Someone who has had a diagnosis of COVID-19 may return to class after all three of the following criteria are met:

- At least 10 days have passed since the initial onset of symptoms, and  

- At least 24 hours have passed since the last temperature of 100 or higher without the aid of a fever reducer, and

- The individual has improvement in respiratory symptoms.

- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of whether they have had positive confirmation, are presumed to have COVID-19 and should stay home until the above three criteria are met. 

- Anyone who tests positive but does not have any symptoms should stay home for 10 days after testing positive.

-  Anyone who has had direct contact, meaning been in close proximity or in a confined space with a person known to have COVID-19, should self-quarantine for 10 days from exposure, unless you have been fully vaccinated and show no symptoms, or have recovered from a confirmed COVID-19 illness within the past 3 months.

Fourth, (I added this) pray some more.  It worked last year.

- Matthew 21:22 “Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.”

- Mark 9:29 “He said to them, “This kind can only come out through prayer.”

- John 14:13-14 “And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”