The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-26
Religion Class
Convention Held
A Very Interesting Paper
Read by Mrs. !. P.
Stewart

The afternoon session OF the Cache
Stake Religion Glass convention In
the tabernacle Sunday WAS an inter.
esting one. Many valuable sugges.
tions we're given by Prof. ). II. Kcmr,
II. X. Merrill and Mrs Rebecca Stew.
art. Prof. Kemp spoke at some length
on home influences with children and
Emphasized the fact that there are
many parents who are not fit teachers
OF their children and said that all
parents should live the lives that they
wished their children to live.
A paper by Mrs. Rebecca Stewart
on the relation Of the Religion class
teacher to the parent we consider
we'll worth the perusal Of every
parent. 1t is:
In considering the subject Of 1.-THE
Relation OF the Religion Glass teacher
to the parent" think we may all
agree, that anything which has ever
been said, regarding desirable and
ideal relations between the ordinary
teacher and parent, Is certainly true,
in q much emphasized manner, a
much increased degree, as applying to
the relation which should exist, be.
tween the Religion class teacher and
the parent.
Again l believe, this organizat ion
Is the youngest child Of the church.
AS such, 1t needs large share OF
the parents, tender and fosterirg
care.
II weak, 1t must be supported ard
strengthened; II timid, 1t must be en-.
couraged; II fearful OF its own lack oil
power, II must be entrusted TO the
guidance OF those, who are strong,
courageous and full Of faith.
Are these means being adopted al
pre-ent, In regard to our Religion
classes?
fear not to any marked degree
There are various reasons for this
These reasons are honest ones, and
their ground can not be denied-but
nevertheless, the facts Of the case
show the inevitable connection o.
cause ard effect-and the outcome ir
some wards Is discouraging to tht
members OF the Board.
While In many cases, we are glad t
express our deep sense OF appreciation
and gratitude, for earnest and devot
ed work still we cannot close our eye.
to the fact, that the Stake Presidency
Bishopricks crowded with theil
work) and last-but by no mean.
| least-the Parents-do not Away.
give the support 10 this work, that 4
being so nobly given to other church
organizations
Youngest, and necessarily weakest
It needs the most attention, anC
sometimes receives the least; lacking
the self confidence, which comes from
long and successful demonstration
| IL needs . constant inflow Of stron6
invigorating faith, and 1t to often
receives discouraging words
Its very mission Is sometimes Ques
toned. The board Is sometimes mel
by such remarks a. the following:
"Oh I am not yet converted to thai
branch of work" Or event. thinl
my children learn meanness enough
without going there"
Now we do not mean to say, tina
these answers--(even the latter which
is a direct quotation) are not homes
and we'll meant.
But why should this be so?
Or, rather should this be so?
II those, to whom has been com
mitted the institution OF church or
ganization-have had borne In upOl
their souls, that such an organ
ization Is desirable and necessar
Is II we'll for US to accept one an
question another, according to GU
own individual bias OF opinion or i'm
preston?
What ever, II our faith In tn
efficiency OF the new and strugglin
A Paving Investment.