Marine Military Academy Religious Program

Mission Statement:

The mission of the MMA Religious Program is to encourage and facilitate the religious development and involvement of the individual Cadet in the faith of their choice; to help Cadets in understanding the necessity for growth and maturity in the moral and spiritual realm of life as well as the intellectual and physical realms. The purpose is to assist in the development of a personal character of honor, courage, and commitment – a character that will positively impact the homes, communities, countries, and cultures represented by the Cadets of MMA.

Services Offered:

• Facilitation of transportation to religious services on Sunday Transportation to Friday Shabbat services for Cadets of Jewish faith Facilitation of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) class involvement for Cadets of the Catholic faith Development of relationships with local religious groups to enhance opportunities for the Cadet to become involved in off-campus activities offered - when possible within the structure and schedule of the Academy Facilitation of the observance and attendance of Holy Day activities within the religious calendar of the Cadet’s faith, as requested by the parent or legal guardian and where such observance forms an important foundational activity of the exercise and experience of such faith
• Provide to the best of our ability alternative food items at meals for Cadets whose faith system mandates certain dietary exclusions and / or inclusions.

Note 1 : Students remain accountable for the completion of all required academic or military assignments/tests which may be missed during involvement in an approved religious activity.

Note 2 : All effort will be made to assist a particular Cadet’s appropriate opportunity to exercise and experience their faith even if the services mentioned above do not specifically address the faith or activity.

Activities:

• Vespers Service – weekly ecumenical service emphasizing the common character and moral values inherent in most faith systems represented by Cadets
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA):
      - weekly, student led group meeting
      - periodic off-campus, area wide youth functions
      - infrequent out of area, large, regional youth rallies
      - summer camp opportunities in various locations throughout the USA
• Biblical Leadership class for the leaders of FCA
• Weekly small group Bible studies
  
  

Important :

As mentioned above, every effort will be made to facilitate the involvement of each Cadet in the activities of his faith. This being said, it is important to understand and acknowledge there may arise circumstances and situations that may cause the Academy or a Drill Instructor to restrict a particular Cadet’s involvement in such activity due to disciplinary or academic requirements and/or non-performance of required duties and responsibilities.

E-mail Military(military@mma-tx.org)