The Diocese of Madison takes very seriously its commitment to protecting our children by every means available. This includes helping young people better understand their intrinsic dignity and worth as children of God and to navigate some of the dangers our culture throws at them. To that end, age-appropriate resources are presented annually to all young people in diocesan catechetical programs, both in schools and parish RE programs.
However, some parents may choose to present this instruction themselves to their own children. Those parents who take upon themselves this responsibility and choose to opt out of this portion of their children's RE programs do so by submitting an "Opt-Out Form."
Administrators of the "Circle of Grace" program should follow the steps below when an opt-out situation arises: