Dear Parent,
Out of concern for all God's people and in response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Charter fo the Protection of Children and Young People, we have a curriculum for the safe environment education of children and young people supported and mandated by:
This curriculum is called Circle of Grace. It is meant to supplement and be integrated into the excellent programs and curricula for the formation of children and young people in out schools and religious education programs. Circle of Grace aims to equip our children and young people by arming them with essential knowledge and skills grounded in the richness of our faith. This curriculum helps children and young people to understand their own (and other's dignity in mind, body, and spirit.Diocese/eparchies are to maintain "safe enviornment" programs which the diocesan/eparchial bishop deems to be in accord with Catholic moral principles. They are to be conducted cooperatively with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for minors, parents, ministers, educators, and others about ways to sustain and foster a safe environment for minors. Diocese/eparchies are to make clear to clergy and members of the community the standars of conduct for clergy and oher persons with regard to their conduct with minors.
Article 12 Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
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