# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S152
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152 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 7

light of the long-range study now in progress of the
synodical educational system.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Consider Each Proposal of Financial Aid
for Our Educational Institutions from
Tax Funds on Its Own Merits
RESOLUTION 6-44

Overture 15-16 (CW, p. 435)
Resolved, That the Synod adopt Overture 15-16.
Action: This resolution was tabled indefinitely.

Re Other Overtures Covered by Previous
Resolutions
RESOLUTION 6-45

Resolved, That the following overtures are covered
by the following resolutions:

Overture Page Resolution TB Page
6-06 CW, 206 6-34 370
6-26 CW, 250 6-19 270
6-31 CW, 253 6-08 155
6-32 CW, 254 6-08 155
6-33 CW, 255 6-08 155
6-34 CW, 255 6-20 271
6-50 CW, 261 6-19 270
6-51 CW, 262 6-19 270
6-52 CW, 263 6-23 273
6-63 CW, 267 6-19 270
6-67 CW, 268 6-26 274
6-68 CW, 269 6-08 155
6-75 Un URO, 36 6-19 270
6-76 Un URO, 36 6-26 274

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Resolution of Appreciation
RESOLUTION 6-46

Reports 4-03, 6-01, 6-07 to 6-25 (CW, pp. 108—113, 186 to
203, 206—250)

Resolved,

1. That the Synod hereby expresses its appreciation
to the boards of control of its educational institutions,
their teaching and service staffs, to the Board of Direc-
tors of the Synod, and to the Board for Higher Educa-
tion and its staff for faithful services;

2. That the Synod receive their reports with thanks.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

COMMITTEE 7 — Parish Education
and Services

Quality Education Through Lutheran Schools
RESOLUTION 7-01
Report 7-01, Recommendation 1 (CW, pp. 288—290)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
urges congregations to establish and maintain Lutheran

elementary and secondary schools wherever possible;
and

Wuereas, The very idea of “school” implies quality;
and

Wuereas, The concept of quality in Lutheran schools
assumes schools that are distinctively Christian and
Lutheran in instruction and training and maintain high
academic standards in all instruction; and

WueEREAS, Quality schools should be the concern of
everyone in the Synod; and

Wuereas, The insistence on quality schools implies
clearly understood standards, careful District super-
vision, well-trained teachers, and adequate financial
support; and

Wuereas, Congregations look for guidance in pro-
viding quality schools; therefore: As synodical policy
be it

Resolved, That this convention remind all congrega-
tions that God expects them to provide the most inten-
sive Christian education of which they are capable;
and be it further

Resolved, That we reaffirm and support the Synod’s
position regarding schools, both elementary and secon-
dary, as the most effective agencies for providing
a quality Christian education for children and youth;
and be it further

Resolved, That in keeping with modern trends we
encourage the establishment of community Lutheran
junior colleges where this is possible; and be it finally

Resolved, That we emphasize the need for a variety
of agencies to provide the utmost in Christian education
for people of varied circumstances, backgrounds, and
views.

For congregations without schools be it

Resolved, That a congregation or a group of con-
gregations considering the possibility of establishing
a school draw on available synodical and District coun-
seling resources to help determine the potential for
a school and sound procedures in establishing it; and
be it further

Resolved, That District Boards of Education consult
with congregations which in their opinion could and
should establish parish or interparish schools, and offer
their services to these congregations in surveying the
possibilities; and be it finally

Resolved, That where financial support is necessary
to establish schools, the District Boards of Education,
Missions, and Church Extension consult with one an-
other on procedures and possible financial support.

In the matter of standards be it

Resolved, That this convention urge the develop-
ment of uniformly high standards for all schools; and
be it further

Resolved, That the standards for the elementary
school be stated in a printed document which empha-
sizes the development of children who are well