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Each child should be challenged to reach his / her full potential, develop a love of learning and learn in an environment that fosters respect and understanding of one another. It is essential that a safe, positive and productive educational environment be established where students can achieve the highest academic standards and where no student shall be subjected to Bullying, Cyber-Bullying or Retaliation.
Circle of Grade
Circle of Grade
Circle of Grace Letter From the Bishop
About the program
About the program
Circle of Grace is the children's safety curriculum of the Springfield Diocese. It serves the dual purpose of prevention/safety education and informing children and youth about the value of positive relationships with God and others.
Through Circle of Grace, adults assist children and youth in recognizing that each of us lives within a Circle of Grace that holds our very essence in body, mind, heart, soul and sexuality. Children and youth are taught to identify and maintain appropriate physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual boundaries; recognize when boundary violations are about to occur; and demonstrate how to take action when boundaries are threatened or violated. Circle of Grace is clinically sound and grounded in the Catholic tradition. Its strong parent component means parents can actively participate in their children's education and formation.
Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
Circle of Grace is one of the few curricula that teaches:
Circle of Grace is one of the few curricula that teaches:
God’s presence and assistance in difficult and confusing situations are an essential component of its K-12 curriculum.
A philosophy that can be used throughout the year as a concept that reinforces God’s real presence in our lives, respect and skills of how to make good choices.
The sacredness of each person and how relationships are called to be experiences of divine love.
Beyond the “safe-touch” models, addressing the whole person can teach how boundary violations can occur through all of our senses.
A holistic approach giving children and youth the skills to identify uncomfortable situations long before inappropriate touch occurs.
Children and youth to identify the “trusted adults” in their lives, in addition to their parents.
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