The Steubenville South Office has specific guidelines regarding modest dress. We ask that you adhere to these policies. You will find scripture and Catechism references at the bottom of this list. Please review these with all participants, chaperones, parents, and volunteers. These rules must be enforced by the adult leaders.
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- Shorts, skirts, or dresses that are shorter than 3 inches above the knee while standing, or that are too tight, drawing attention to the shape of the body, are not permitted.
- Shirts that reveal the midriff are not permitted, nor are shirts that are too low cut from the neck area or that are too tight, drawing attention to the shape of the body. Spaghetti straps and muscle shirts are not permitted. Making alterations to T-shirts (cutting at the neck or waist, for example) is strongly discouraged. Rolling up skirts or shorts at the leg or waistband is prohibited. Pants or shorts are also not allowed to sag to the point where they reveal one’s undergarments.
- During all liturgies and prayers, out of respect, every male, youth or adult, must remove any headwear. This includes all hats, visors, headbands, bandanas, etc.
- Clothing or articles that appear to have an anti-Christian message or writings that include crude language, promotion of alcohol or drug use, or suggestive material of a crude or sexual nature are prohibited. There will be no tolerance for cross-dressing.
- At such events where music is being played, many people often fee moved to dance. While we definitely encourage this at Steubenville South, we feel it is necessary to remind you that no moves that appear tasteless or vulgar will be permitted. We invite you to have a great time, but please keep it clean!
- “Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden. It is ordered to chastity to whose sensitivity it bears witness. It guides how one looks at others and behaves toward them in conformity with the dignity of persons and their solidarity.” | Catechism of the Catholic Church #2151
- “Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” | 1 Timothy 4:12
- “All things are lawful to me, but not all things are helpful. I will not be enslaved by anything… the body is not for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. Shun immorality. Every other sin which a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his own body. Do you not know that you are temples of the Holy Spirit within you… so glorify God in your body.” | 1 Corinthians 6: 12- 20