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September 1,
2011 Dear Parents/Guardians,
Each year our Parish Faith Formation Program follows the directive of the
United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops in their Charter for the Protection of
Children and Youth. In the documents of the adjoining file you will find
appropriate materials to assist you in talking with your children about being
safe in today’s society. Their catechists on Sunday hold an annual Safe
Environment Lesson in which they initiate the conversation in the context of our
Catholic Faith and the belief that each person is created in
The Power Point Presentation entitled
Faith Formation Class Overview will give
you a good idea of how we approach this subject in the classroom with different
age groups and developmental levels. The Power Point Presentation
Parent-Family Packet will give you, as parents, a greater awareness of what you should know,
and what you can do, to keep your to ensure other environments your child visits
is follow the protective steps that we at St. Raphael do.
The concept of Safe Environment is addressed at the Cognitive, Behavioral, and
Spiritual level in our class throughout the year as outlined in the
Safe
Environment Education Curriculum. These charts show at what age each concept
is initiated (designated by the “I” on the chart). Initiating these concepts to
children does not mean a full development of the topic but rather an
introduction presented at their age of development. Each year we then build upon
the previous year’s curriculum as appropriate. This lesson is part of the
ongoing curriculum which presents the respect and dignity each person is to be
treated with.
Our web site file rounds out with a copy of the
Diocesan
Code of Conduct for Adults and the
Code of Conduct for Children and Youth. Specific behavioral expectations for
our students are outlined in the Faith Formation Handbook under Program
Policies. We hope our efforts at providing a safe environment and teaching
children about their dignity as a Child of God will ensure a happy childhood.
In Christ Jesus,
Lynn Edmonds
Director of Faith Formation |
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