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Circle of Grace
Safe Environment Program
Kindergarten through Grade 12

Dear Parents,

Out of concern for all God’s people and in response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, we have a program for the safe environment education of children and young people supported and mandated by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel, Diocese of Lafayette.
         
Diocese/eparchies will establish ‘safe environment’ programs. They will cooperate with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, parents, ministers, educators, and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children. Diocese/eparchies will make clear to clergy and members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons in positions of trust with regard to sexual abuse.
Article12- Charter for Protection of Children and Young People

This program is called Circle of Grace. It is meant to supplement and be integrated into the excellent program and curricula for the formation of children and young people in our 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 program Helps children and young people to understand their own (and other’s) dignity in mind, body and spirit.

What is a Circle of Grace?

The Catholic Church teaches that God has created each of us as unique and special. Genesis 1:27 tells us that we are created “male and female in God’s image” and that God saw this as “very good.” In that goodness, we are meant to respect ourselves and everyone else as persons created and loved by God.

Adults assist children and young people to recognize God’s love by helping them to understand that each of us lives and moves in a circle of grace. You can imagine you own circle of grace by putting your arms above your head then circle down in front of you body including side to side. This circle, front to back, holds who you are in your body and through your senses. It holes you very essence in mind, heart, soul, and sexuality.

Why is it important to help our children understand the Circle of Grace?

God intends our relationships in life to be experienced in divine love. Respectful, nurturing, loving relationships increase our understanding of our own value and help us to love others. It is never too early to help children and young people understand how very special they are and how relationships in life are called to be sacred. Understanding this can help them to protect the special person they are and to be respectful of others.

Adults especially parents, as they strive to provide a safe and protective environment, hold the responsibility to help children and young people understand and respect their own dignity and that of others. A truly safe and protective environment is one where children and young people recognize when they are safe or unsafe and know how to bring their concerns, fears, and uncertainties to the rusted adults in their lives.

How is the Circle of Grace Program different from other protection programs?

According to research, one in four girls and one in seven boys will be sexually abused by age eighteen. Many protection programs focus on “stranger danger”; however, up to ninety percent (90%) of the time the perpetrator of abuse is known to the child or young person such as a relative or family friend. Circle of Grace goes beyond just protection by helping children and young people understand the sacredness of who they are and how to seek help through their relationships with trusted adults.

Please feel free to contact your school or parish office if you have questions or want more information.

Jerry Abshire
643-6472/652-8484

EDGE & LIFE NIGHTS

A requirement of all Edge and Life Nights is attending Mass. After the 5:00PM Youth Mass, students who have a scheduled Night will stay in Holy Rosary. A lesson, small group gathering and Adoration will take place. We anticipate the Nights to end at 7:15PM. For parent pickup, please park in the South Parking Lot in front of the Rectory to wait for your student. Edge and Life Teen will alternate Sundays. On the Sundays a student does not have a Night they will have an assigment. Assignments and more information can be found by selecting Edge or Life Teen on the left side-bar of this page. Please contact the office with any questions!

Dear Parishioners and Youth, 

Peace in the Lord’s loving kindness. 

I would like to inform you all of a decision that I recently made. I will not be continuing my job as Youth Director. This decision came out of a deep desire to give more of myself and time to God in order discern. I want to thank you all for your love and support of me over the past few years. I am forever grateful for all that I learned. To my Core Members, thank you all for your dedication and giving of yourselves to serve our youth! I never took you for granted and appreciated all that you did and the many hours you served. Please continue your work in building His kingdom here on earth in whatever way He calls. To my youth, I am so proud of all of you. I see that you are all truth seekers, and I honor that so much. Continue to seek the truth in the right places. Please know of my love for each of you. Also, know that you can reach out to me if ever you need a safe place. Nevertheless, you will remain in my prayers forever. 

God often calls us to and from things to teach us about ourselves and to grow in certain areas of our lives. I have certainly grown and learned from my time with you all. I appreciate every one of you and will continue to pray fervently for your sanctification. 

In the love of Jesus, 
Olivia Briolo 
 

Online Registrations are now closed.  

Please call us with questions at 337-643-6472.