Circle of Grace 2020-2021
The Circle of Grace is an approved safe environment training program for elementary and high school students enrolled in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston schools.
The Circle of Grace teaches children and youth how to identify and maintain appropriate physical, spiritual, and emotional boundaries. Its main goal is to educate and provide children and young people the tools and skills to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others.
* I understand that St. Thomas More School is scheduled to present lessons from the Circle of Grace program to children in an effort to help create and maintain safe environments for children.
* I understand that this faith-based curriculum teaches that each person is sacred and encourages children to have greater respect for themselves and others.
* I am also aware that the lessons include personal safety information specifically regarding child abuse, child sexual abuse and Internet safety, and that children will receive instructions about what to do if they are harmed, or perceive potential harm, in any way by another person. I am also aware that the lessons are age appropriate and include personal safety information.
* I have been offered the opportunity to review the materials to be presented and discuss the lessons with our parish or school.
Parents must complete and submit this approval form to allow your child to attend any lessons of the Circle of Grace program.
Please submit a separate approval form for each student. Thank you.