Program Goal

The goal of the Circle of Grace program is to educate and empower children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others.

• Circle of Grace Key Concepts (.pdf)
• Circle of Grace Overview (.pdf)
• Circle of Grace Information and Outline (.pdf)

Circle of Grace Objectives

Children/young people will understand they are created by God the Father and live in His love along with the love of His Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

• God is “present” in everyone’s Circle of Grace.

Children/young people will be able to describe the Circle of Grace which God gives each of us.

• God is “present” because He desires a relationship with us.

Children/young people will be able to identify and maintain appropriate physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual boundaries.

• God helps us know what belongs in our Circle of Grace.

Children/young people will be able to identify all types of boundary violations.

• God helps us know what does not belong in our Circle of Grace

Children/young people will demonstrate how to take action if any boundary is threatened or violated.

• God helps us know when to ask for help from someone who we trust.

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