Catechism Class

If I feel uncomfortable being around other church members who are not wearing masks (this includes the pastors), is it okay for me to avoid them? This would include me taking my daughter out of Catechism class because we both feel very unsafe and we do not want to offend others. Catechism started off with everyone wearing masks and now no one is wearing a mask except us.

As I look at church websites, I see a theme of “If you have concerns or are uncomfortable about in-person worship or Bible classes, please join us online or via our live stream.” That theme illustrates that church leaders understand the different comfort levels people currently have with congregational in-person events.

Concern for your physical health is certainly a legitimate reason for determining the way in which you and your family receive Christian education from your congregation. If you have not done so already, you will want to contact your pastors, share your concerns with them and see how your spiritual needs might be met.

Let’s all continue to pray that, God willing, we can soon return to the congregational life we enjoyed earlier this year.