Circle of Grace for Families
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Sunday, January 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMCIRCLE OF GRACE: We will be offering the program called Circle of Grace to our faith formation families. 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.
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 your own Circle of Grace by putting your arms above your head then circle down in front of your body including side to side. This circle, front to back, holds who you are in your body through your senses. It holds your very essence in mind, heart, soul, and sexuality. God intends our relationships in life to be experiences of 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.
This program is mandated by the Portland Diocese so if you have children registered in faith formation, please contact Amanda Ferriter to register your child(ren) for this one-day Circle of Grace session being offered at St. Rose of Lima on Sunday, January 28th from 10:00am—12:00pm. If you would like to opt out, Amanda can provide you with an opt-out form which is due Tuesday, January 30th. Either email at: Amanda.Ferriter@PortlandDiocese.org or call (207) 778-2778, ext 1301.
