St. Andrew Parish

SACRED

Beginning in 2001, St. Andrew introduced a vacation Bible school for children preschool through grade six. The program is scheduled in the Summer, Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition to adult leaders, the program also includes teen helpers seventh grade and up. The curriculum varies from year to year and themes encompass age-appropriate Catholic teachings. All are welcome. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jennie Statczar at sacred@standrewparish.cc.

Facilitator

2011 Theme & Presentation Material

"Pandamania: Where God is Wild about You!"

2011 Session Dates

Monday through Thursday, July 25 through 28
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Eligible Ages

Age 4 through incoming 6th graders for school year 2011/2012

Registration Fees

1 Child: $40
2 Children: $75
3 Children: $110
4 Children: $140
Registration fees include one SACRED 2010 T-shirt for each child, all presentation material, all crafts, all snacks & all the fun!

Sign Ups & Payment

Registration Form due: May 15
Click here for 2011 registration form
Mail form & check, payable to St. Andrew Parish, to St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Road, 43220

Teen Helpers

Teen helpers are needed to assist in the classrooms & throughout the facility during SACRED.
Eligibility: Incoming 7th graders for school year 2011/12 & older
If you are older than 18 years of age it is necessary to become compliant to the St. Andrew Parish Safer Environment Policy. It's quick and easy to become compliant. Read the details.
Printable Paper Sign Up Only: (Coming Soon) (mail it to St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Road, 43220)

Teachers

Teachers are needed to assist in the classrooms & throughout the facility during SACRED.
If you are older than 18 years of age it is necessary to become compliant to the St. Andrew Parish Safer Environment Policy. It's quick and easy to become compliant. Read the details.
Printable Paper Sign Up Only: (Coming Soon)
Mail it to St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Road, 43220

Class Groups & Teacher Assignments

Will become available: TBA
Check this page in July for up to the minute details

Drop off & Pick Up Procedure

Drop Off: Enter St. Andrew Parish Reed Road parking lot at the North end nearest the traffic light at Churchview; nearest the front doors of church. Property Map
Pick Up: Enter St. Andrew Parish Reed Road parking lot at the South end furthest from the front doors of church and form a waiting line. Pull up as needed to advance the line.
Please do not pull around the right of the car ahead of you in the event a child runs around his/her car and into your path.
Check this page in July for up to the minute details

History

In 2001, with a new pastor and an influx of younger parishioners, the time seemed right to introduce a summer vacation bible school into parish life.

Parishioner Jennie Statczar received the support of Father Watson to pursue this program with the hope of adding a Catholic flavor to vacation bible school. Her energy, as the first director, was the needed force that compelled other parishioners to join these efforts. A handful of parishioners assembled to start planning St. Andrew’s version of a vacation bible school.

The name for the St. Andrew Vacation Bible School was coined by Father Watson, as he used the word “SACRED” to be an acronym for St. Andrew Children’s Recreation Education Days. The first SACRED event took place in June 2001.

Over the course of the first four years, the days and the hours of operation fluctuated slightly settling on a summer program that occurs for four consecutive weekdays in June. Decoration of classrooms to coincide with the year’s theme created quiet havens for each class’s small group discussion and prayer, then by rotating to the learning centers for; outdoor recreation, craft-making, praying, and singing, students have equally enjoyed watching live skits performed by the volunteer Teen Helpers. SACRED’S environment encourages all participants to pray together, play together and get to know one another as children of God.

In a very short period of time, SACRED developed a dedicated following of attendees of all ages. As is the natural progression at SACRED, the oldest students graduate after sixth grade and become Teen Helpers the following year. Equally dedicated are the volunteer adult teachers, some of which have taught since the school’s inception.

These faith-centered teachers and helpers have assisted students through weeklong activities, which showcased various themes. One year the students dedicated themselves to learn about Mary through a devote theme. While more adventurous themes have treated students to camping excursions, travels to far away countries or safari treks to Africa. Whatever the parallel, Jesus is the focus of the week and students have continued to learn more every year in fun and adventurous ways.