About Us
We are a Board of volunteers organizes the program of Released Time Bible Education. The Board plans the curriculum, trains volunteers to teach and assists in the classes; then supply the teachers with the materials, visual aids and children’s’ Bibles they are needed for the lessons.
The Ontario-Montclair RT Program is supported by four churches and many individuals. Since all staff members are volunteers our donations go further.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission for Released Time Christian Education is to reach children in our public schools with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach them to use the Bible as a guide for daily living.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Ø To create a growing awareness of the caring love of God for every person
Ø To lead the child into a personal relationship with Christ
Ø To present the Bible as a guide for daily living
Ø To lead the child into a meaningful prayer life
Ø To develop within the child a biblical moral code
Ø To encourage the children to participate in a local church
STATEMENT OF FAITH
- We are an interdenominational organization, yet we are all members of one body, the body of the church of Jesus Christ.
- We believe the Bible to be the infallible and authoritative Word of God.
- We believe that there is only one true God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and in His personal return to receive His church into power and glory.
- We believe that because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, the regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful man.
- We believe that each individual must make a personal choice to accept the free gift of salvation.
- We believe Marriage has been ordained and instituted by God. This Bible organization defines “marriage” as the exclusive covenantal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment. A civil government’s sanction of a union will be recognized as a legitimate marriage by the organization only to the extent that it is consistent with the definition of “marriage” found in this Statement of Faith.
- We believe legitimate sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage. Hence, sexual activities outside of marriage, including but not limited to, adultery, premarital sex, homosexuality, and pedophilia are inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible and this organization. Further, lascivious conduct, transgender behavior, and the creation and/or distribution and /or viewing of pornography, are incompatible with the biblical witness.
Over 70 Years of Teaching
What We Teach
Content – Teachers use a variety of methods to teach the Bible lessons. Students learn from Bible songs; object lessons; worksheets and memory verse games. Released Time students participate in a Bible Verse Contest and have the opportunity to attend a week of Bible camp in the summer.
Textbook – Each classroom is supplied with Bibles and students are taught why the Bible is unique and how to use it. The classes establish a high moral standard and strong character development based on the Bible which is in addition to the moral and ethical values taught in the regular school program. Students learn the biblical account of many historical events using both the Old Testament and New Testament. The curriculum develops a relationship with God and respect for parents, teachers and peers.
State Education Code and School District policy
California State Education code #46014 allows parents to take their children out of school for 1 hour a week for religious and moral instruction. Released Time Christian Education may be designated to provide that class for your child/children. This requires a signature from a parent or guardian. Released Time Bible Education works with Ontario-Montclair School District under approved Board Policy. Ontario Montclair School District does not sponsor, endorse, investigate or evaluate the program or the program’s staff or facilities. The children will not be under the protection of the OMSD during transit to and from or during the actual released time education. Released Time Christian Education carries insurance on all students who are enrolled by their parents.
In the event of a lockdown, medical emergency, or other emergency situation the children will be in the care of the religious organization, not the school district. To facilitate communication with parents and guardians, the religious organization will each day provide to the school an emergency contact name and phone number that can be reached in the event an emergency occurs
About Releasted Time Bible Education
Our Office
Released Time Bible Education- a Program Affiliate of the National School Ministries CA and School Ministries:
National office is in South Carolina.
California / Ontario Office:
1534 N. Amador Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
Director: Narciso Holguin – 909 267-5387
Mailing address: P. O. Box 4094, Ontario, 91764