# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S308
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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PARISH EDUCATION

Resolution 6

Wuereas, A large percentage of our children have no oppor-
tunities to attend a Christian school; and

Wuereas, There is great need of increased opportunities for
religious instruction; and

Wuereas, Released-time instruction is not in conflict with the
Constitution of the United States (Zorach v. Clauson) and can be
legally conducted in many areas so long as classes are not held
on public school premises; therefore be it

Resolved, (a) That we commend those congregations who
operate released-time schools and encourage all congregations,
where local conditions permit, to make use of this agency also in
their effort to increase the opportunities of more of our children
for religious instruction; and be it further

Resolved, (b) That congregations that cannot conduct a re-
leased-time school be encouraged to provide additional time for
Christian education through classes conducted outside of school
hours.

Resolution 1

Subject: Vacation Bible School

Wuereas, God has again given substantial increase in the
number and outreach of our vacation Bible school in the past
triennium; and

® Wuereas, A large corps of volunteer teachers are recruited
each year to staff these vacation Bible schools; therefore be it

Resolved, (a) That

1. Synod acknowledge the blessings of God through this agency
with thanksgiving;

2. Synod commend those congregations which conducted vaca-
tion Bible schools for their effort and foresight in providing this
additional Christian training for the large number of member

children and using this agency to reach an increasing number of
unchurched children;

3. Synod urge all congregations to seize the opportunity of
extending their educational program and missionary outreach
during the coming triennium; and be it further

Resolved, (b) That Synod urge it upon congregations to
arrange orientation courses for their volunteer teachers for the
best possible use of the excellent teaching materials for vacation
Bible schools provided by Synod’s Board for Parish Education.