Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not:
for of such is the kingdom of God'
| Purpose of Weekday Religious Education
Yet by the very nature of our tradition and our present pluralistic culture, and for reasons determined by society as a whole, our public schools have not been in a position to deal adequately with that portion of human experience commonly called religious. We, therefore, affirm that the
churches have an urgent responsibility to bear witness to the revelation of God within the
totality of man's experience. There is a special need to help children and young people to
interpret their public education in this perspective. |
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In the knowledge that human
life and experience resist compartmentalization and can be truly seen and evaluated only
within a framework of total and ultimate meaning, we affirm our conviction that truth is
whole, that persons are whole, and that neither is logically divisible. It is our belief,
furthermore, that American education is dedicated to the proposition that the education of
persons must be fully comprehensive and whole. What are the Benefits of WRE?
Supplements religious instruction that the child might receive
at home or in a church setting.
Helps the child see the relevancy of the Bible to everyday living.
Helps boys and girls develop the realization that God is our Father
and that Jesus is our friend.
Helps boy and girls grow in ability to read, understand and apply
the fruits of the scripture.
Helps each child grow in understanding his or her uniqueness
and value in the Kingdom.
Places child in a possitive peer group.
