Mission Retreat: Verso l’Alto

Event Rules/Expectations & Disciplinary Policy

VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE REGULATIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN YOUR IMMEDIATE RETURN HOME BY COMMERCIAL CARRIER AT PARENT/GUARDIAN’S EXPENSE

Following these regulations is required for the entire duration of this activity.

• Chaperones are to be respected at all times; instructions are to be followed.
• Alcohol, smoking/vaping, illegal drugs, and weapons/dangerous items of any sort are forbidden.
• Items of a political nature, particularly clothing, will not be permitted
• Sexual activity inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church is forbidden.
• No one is permitted to leave the area of a designated activity such as a retreat facility, meeting space, restaurant, hotel, tour location, etc. without the express permission and escort of a chaperone.
• Anyone damaging property will be held responsible for the cost of damages. The participating parish/school and/or the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office are not responsible for damage expenses that an individual incurs.
• Theft of property is forbidden.
• If a participant uses prescription medication (i.e. insulin, Ritalin, pain medication, etc.), the group leader and/or activity director reserves the right to have adult chaperones hold and administer such medication.
• You must be on time for all departures, arrivals, and other scheduled activities.
• For overnight events: room assignments may not be changed once assigned at the event facility; members of the opposite sex may not enter each other’s rooms at any
  time.
• For overnight events: the announced curfew will be respected at night, and violations, especially those that involve hotel and/or facility management, security, or law enforcement will be dealt with seriously.
• The participating parish/school and/or the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office are not responsible for any lost or stolen items of value you choose to bring with you to any activities, such as laptops, expensive electronics, expensive jewelry, etc.
• Consequences for violating any of these regulations may include loss of privileges in this program, on any trips, or future Archdiocesan activities, suspension, expulsion, informing of your school’s administration, and being sent home during the event at parent/guardian’s expense.
• I have read and discussed the regulations for this event, with my son or daughter and he or she is aware of them.

I understand that if my child violates the Code of Conduct/Rules & Regulations for Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth Events, any of the above-mentioned rules, or any others deemed necessary by the event director, parish/school group leader, and/or adult chaperones for the safety and welfare of the group, I agree to have my child sent home immediately at my expense. I understand that further disciplinary action may be taken upon return home depending upon the gravity of the violation.

Photo/Video Release

St. Benilde Parish may desire to share information about students with members of the greater parish community and outside agencies in order to promote the parish or to highlight student achievements. 

I grant permission for all photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings taken of my child(ren) or myself by St. Benilde Parish and/or the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. I understand that any such photographs, audio recordings, academic work, and/or video recordings become the property of the parish and may be used by the parish or Archdiocese of New Orleans with their consent, for educational, instructional, or promotional purposes determined by St. Benilde Parish administration in broadcast and electronic media formats now existing or in the future created. I waive any claim for compensation of any kind for the use or publication of the Works of my child(ren).

I acknowledge that St. Benilde Parish and/or the Youth Young Adult Office have no responsibility in the misuse of these photographs or videos once published. I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, and my spouse, our heirs, successors, and assigns, to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend St. Benilde Parish and/or Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, their members, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives all liability claims, loss or damage arising from or in connection with the use of these works.