LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 153

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PARISH EDUCATION AND SERVICES 153

grounded in Scripture, witnessing Christians, good
stewards of time, talents, and treasures, and construc-
tive influences in the community; and be it further

Resolved, That this document set standards for in-
struction, teacher education, and physical facilities that
meet the requirements of church and state; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the Synod’s Board of Parish Educa-
tion and District boards consult in the preparation of
this document and promote its effective use by the
schools for continued improvement in instruction and
training.
In the matter of in-service teacher education be it

Resolved, That so far as possible, congregations call
synodically trained teachers for their schools; and be
it further

Resolved, That each congregation be encouraged to
provide funds for in-service education of all its teach-
ers; and be it finally

Resolved, That congregations encourage their non-
synodically trained teachers with degrees to enter the
teacher colloquy program; and any undergraduate
teachers to complete their education at one of the
Synod’s teachers colleges; and under the guidance of
District education officials, help all teachers to work
toward meeting current synodical and state require-
ments for certification.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Encourage Synodical Financial Support
for Lutheran Schools

RESOLUTION 7-02

Report 7-01, Recommendation 2 (CW, pp. 290, 291)

Wuereas, The Synod urges that schools be stressed
“in the mission program of the church” and advises
“Districts to advance the cause of the parochial schools
by granting subsidies to schools where such action is
necessary” (Handbook 7.05 a and b); and

Wuereas, A good beginning has been made by 23 of
the 34 Districts that in 1964 subsidized their schools
to a reported total of somewhat over $200,000, or about
2 percent of the total amount budgeted in these Dis-
tricts; and

Wuenreas, Inadequate subsidies are in part the reason
for a decreasing percentage of congregations with
schools; and

Wuereas, Higher subsidies and proper planning of
first building units would enable more congregations
to open schools; therefore be it

Resolved, That all Districts be encouraged to ear-
mark for school subsidy at least 3 percent of their total
1966 District budget, and that they increase this amount
to at least 4 percent in 1967 and to at least 5 percent
in 1968; and be it further

Resolved, That when Districts grant a loan for a first
building unit, the congregation be urged to develop

building plans which will serve not only the congre-
gation’s worship needs but also permit easy conversion
to eventual parochial school use; and be it further

Resolved, That District Boards of Education and
District Mission Boards be encouraged to consult with
each other on school subsidy and Church Extension
loans, and with the Committee on Church Architecture
on multipurpose plants which can later be converted
to school use and can be expanded according to need;
and be it finally

Resolved, That congregations which receive sub-
sidies for the operation of their schools be encouraged
to engage in a systematic and ongoing effort to win
both unchurched children and their parents for Christ.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

‘To Deem Federal Aid Acceptable for Children
Attending Nonpublic Schools

RESOLUTION 7-03

Report 7-01, Recommendation 3 (CW, pp. 291—293)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
is grateful to God and the nation for the precious priv-
ilege of religious liberty (see First Amendment, Consti-
tution of the United States: “Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit-
ing the free exercise thereof”), which guarantees the
legal right of private and parochial schools to exist; and

Wuereas, Under this liberty parents have the right
to educate their children in the school of their choice;
and

Wuereas, The nation has always considered private
and parochial schools as part of her educational re-
sources; and

WuereEas, The basic aim of the federal government
is to equalize educational opportunities and assure every
child the opportunity to develop to the extent of his in-
herent capacity; and

Wuereas, Should federal aid which the government
offers be declined, the children attending private and
parochial schools would be deprived of educational
opportunities which the nation has offered to all
citizens; and

Wuereas, Federal aid offered to all children attend-
ing public, private, and parochial schools would under-
gird for parents the “free exercise of religion” and make
possible parental choice in the education of their chil-
dren; and

Wuereas, In keeping with its Scriptural convictions
and legal rights The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
maintains schools for the purpose of training Christian
citizens; and

Wuereas Children attending nonpublic schools have
in the past received benefits from the federal govern-
ment through the local parish school with increased ad-
vantage to the child; therefore be it

Resolved, That federal aid for children attending