FOUNDATIONAL BELIEFS

(Formerly referred to, separately, as Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct)

Statement of Faith

1. The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God and constitutes completed and final revelation. The Bible, in its original autograph, is without error in whole and in part, including theological concepts as well as geographical and historical details.

2. God has existed from all eternity in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God come in human flesh, being fully God and fully man, except without sin.

3. All men are in violation of God’s righteous requirements and His holy character both by nature and by act, and therefore if without Jesus Christ are under His wrath and condemnation. The central purpose of the coming of Jesus Christ was to pay the penalty for man’s sin through His substitutionary death on the cross – the successful accomplishment of which was attested by His subsequent visible, bodily resurrection.

4. Salvation is offered as a gift, free to the sinner. This gift must be responded to in individual faith, not trusting in any personal works whatsoever, but in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ alone.

Biblical Values

1. We hold as belief and conviction that children are given by God as a stewardship to the parent and not the state and that parents have the wherewithal and authority to teach and educate their own children.

2. Regarding the education of our children, we hold that true education can not take place unless the preeminence of God the Creator is recognized and all things are seen in subjection to the authority and power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

3. The Bible reserves the marriage covenant for the union of man and woman. Genesis Chapter 2 gives the example which God set forth for the family unit in that He formed Adam of the dust of the earth then took one of his ribs and made for him a “help meet” for him, a woman. In so doing, God sanctified the marriage union of one man and one woman as being the nucleus of the family. Further, Ephesians Chapter 5 reaffirms this principle in describing the roles of the husband and his wife in the family unit. Any practice outside of the bonds of the marriage covenant are all defined by the scriptures as sin; while “marriage is honorable and the marriage bed (a man with his wife) is undefiled.” Marriage therefore is defined by the Bible and thus this organization as “a monogamous, heterosexual covenant between a man and a woman.

4. Each of us is beautifully and wonderfully made, known by God before He knit us together in the womb. God wonderfully makes and immutably creates every person in his image as male or female. Each are sexually different but with equal personal dignity. TACHE members must affirm their biological sex and refrain from any and all attempts to physically change, alter, or disagree with their biological sex — including but not limited to elective sex-reassignment, transvestite, transgender, or non-binary gender-expansive acts or conduct. (Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:13-14; Jeremiah 1:5, Romans 1:26-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

Standards of Conduct

For all TACHE events

Our general aim is to be above reproach. As we are to be a light to the world, we desire to behave on field trips with promptness, courtesy, and attentiveness. This not only reflects well on our Savior, but also encourages the tour giver to welcome us and other home school groups to return.

1. Participants should arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early.
2. Students should be responsive and obedient.
3. Shorts, dresses, shirts, shirts and split garments must be long enough to maintain dignity while bending, sitting or standing.
4. No see through or excessively tight or body revealing clothing.
5. No strapless, halter, or low-cut (neck or underarm) shirts or dresses.
6. No bare midriffs.
7. Undergarments should be worn at all times and should not be seen on the outside of clothing.
8. Dark t-shirts are required for male and female participants when swimming at TACHE Events.
9. All displays at TACHE events, (DVD, Slide Shows, Displays, etc.) should reflect the Code of Conduct as previously mentioned.
10. Use the “Buddy System”.
11. Unless specifically waived by the TACHE Event sponsor, each student (regardless of age), participating in a TACHE Event MUST have a Parent/Guardian present for the entire activity. (TACHE has a Waiver Form that allows a Parent/Guardian to designate another adult to care for their minor child(ren). It must be signed and turned in to the Event Coordinator.)
12. Parents are responsible for the actions of their children.
13. No running ahead - student(s) must stay with their Parent /Guardian or Designated Adult.
14. Touch things only when permitted. Pet or feed animals only when permitted.
15. Students stay quiet if an adult is talking.
16. Students raise hand if asking a question in a group.
17. Clothes should be clean, neat, appropriate for the outing and modest in appearance. Good hygiene/cleanliness should be practiced by all.
18. No public display of affection between students.
19. Adhere to age limits when specified for events and stay within bounds established by Activity Coordinator as these are often required for safety or facility liability requirements. (If you are unsure, please contact the Activity/Event coordinator).
20. All participants (students and adults) are expected to meet a higher standard of behavior/decency that that exhibited by the general public.

ENFORCEMENT: IF a determination regarding standard of conduct is necessary, such will be made by the attending Event Sponsor, using the TACHE By-laws as the standard. Violation of these standards at two events will result in losing privileges to attend/participate in TACHE functions.

By completing this form, I agree to abide by the TACHE Bylaws and Foundational Beliefs (Standards of Conduct & Biblical Values). When I submit this application, I, for myself and on behalf of and spouse and my children, agree to indemnify and hold harmless, TACHE and its Directors and Agents ("INDEMNITEE") from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, including personal injury or death, that may arise while participating in any TACHE activity, EVEN IF SUCH INJURY IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF INDEMNITEE.

By participating in TACHE sponsored activities, I understand that photos may be posted on TACHE'S Website. The Web pages are to promote both homeschool functions and activities and to show some of the fun TACHE members have together. These photos will only be available to TACHE members who have access to the Website using a unique password.  The only standing exception is for Foster Children and must be notified in writing to the Tache Board Members via the Web Admin and verbally to the Coordinator of each event the child attends.