FAQs Regarding Weekday Religious Education in Shenandoah County
What is the Shenandoah County Weekday Religious Education Association (SCWREA)?
SCWREA sponsors programs in the public schools, with parental or guardian written permission, to release students to go to off-campus facilities for Biblical instruction.
SCWREA sponsors programs in the public schools, with parental or guardian written permission, to release students to go to off-campus facilities for Biblical instruction.
What is the purpose of SCWREA?
The primary goal of SCWREA is to provide elementary age children with services the public schools cannot provide; Bible-based spiritual guidance which is necessary for the development of the whole child. Weekday Religious Education has provided continuous Biblical education in Virginia since 1929.
The primary goal of SCWREA is to provide elementary age children with services the public schools cannot provide; Bible-based spiritual guidance which is necessary for the development of the whole child. Weekday Religious Education has provided continuous Biblical education in Virginia since 1929.
Is it legal?
The principles of released time for WRE were set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Zorach v Clauson case . The decision provides the continuing legal guidelines under which WRE is conducted.
The principles of released time for WRE were set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Zorach v Clauson case . The decision provides the continuing legal guidelines under which WRE is conducted.
What is taught?
By law, WRE classes are held at off-campus sites. Students are bused to the WRE classrooms (America on Parade for Honey Run students, Woodstock Nazarene Church for WWR students, and Strasburg Presbyterian Church for Sandy Hook students.) The Bible is the primary text and the curriculum provides basic Christian teachings, not favoring any one denominational tradition.
The following themes are available:
Grade 2- Old Testament, Ten Commandments, Christmas, and Easter
Grade 3- Old Testament, Jesus’ Early life and ministry, Christmas and Easter
Grade 4- Jesus’ Teachings, Early Church, and Holy Week.
By law, WRE classes are held at off-campus sites. Students are bused to the WRE classrooms (America on Parade for Honey Run students, Woodstock Nazarene Church for WWR students, and Strasburg Presbyterian Church for Sandy Hook students.) The Bible is the primary text and the curriculum provides basic Christian teachings, not favoring any one denominational tradition.
The following themes are available:
Grade 2- Old Testament, Ten Commandments, Christmas, and Easter
Grade 3- Old Testament, Jesus’ Early life and ministry, Christmas and Easter
Grade 4- Jesus’ Teachings, Early Church, and Holy Week.
What are the benefits of WRE?
- Supplements and enriches religious instruction that the child might receive at home or in a church.
- Helps children see the relevancy of the Bible for everyday living.
- Helps children develop the realization that God is our Father, that Jesus is our friend and Savior, and that the Holy Spirit is our guide.
- Helps students grow in ability to read, understand, and apply the truths of scripture.
- Helps each child grow in understanding his or her uniqueness in the kingdom of God.
How is the program financed?
No tax money is being used. SCWREA is supported by donations from churches, civic organizations, businesses, and individuals. Together they are providing Biblical instruction to students in the three public elementary schools in Shenandoah County.
No tax money is being used. SCWREA is supported by donations from churches, civic organizations, businesses, and individuals. Together they are providing Biblical instruction to students in the three public elementary schools in Shenandoah County.
How can I get more information?
For more information, call 540-459-3661. This website is filled with info.
For more information, call 540-459-3661. This website is filled with info.
