News Item: : Protecting the Little Ones
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Thursday 23 October 2008 - 20:05:06
Good parents everywhere will be worried to learn today that the British Government is now pressing ahead to make 'sex and relationships education' compulsory in primary schools! Â
Catholic parents should also be worried - very worried - that the 'Catholic' Education Service for England and Wales has found 'much to support' in the government's review. The CES has supported the priority which it is claimed will be given to establishing a 'values context' for all such education and that SRE in Catholic schools will be allowed to be shaped by Catholic teaching.
Oona Stannard, Chief Executive and Director of the CES says that;
'The statutory rights of parents to withdraw their children from sex education remain but it is our hope that parents will not find the need to exercise this right as children are likely to benefit from experiencing SRE amongst their friends and peers.'
Oona shows her policies to be in direct contradiction to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church with that telling statement.
The Catholic Church teaches that;
'Each child is a unique and unrepeatable person and must receive individualized formation.' (Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality - Para 65).
And indeed;
'The years of innocence from about five years of age until puberty... This period of tranquility and serenity must never be disturbed by unnecessary information about sex.' (Para 78).
Let us pray for all parents caught in the headlights of this latest anti-Christian and anti-family intitiative of the British Government. Let us also pray that our bishops, priests and communities will support them. Don't leave it up to the CES as this concerns your family - your innocent ones.
As we said in an earlier post - parents know your rights in this regard. Get a copy of The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality issued by the Pontifical Council for the Family and band together with other concerned parents. Make sure that you see all materials that the school intend to use with your children and do not be cowed by pressure. Know that the rights of the family come before the rights of government in a just and humane society.
And if you are so able we would strongly recommend that this is now the time to consider the home schooling of your children.
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St. Richard Gwyn, St. Maria Gorretti, St. Dominic Savio, St. Joseph the Worker and Our Lady of Fatima - pray for all children, parents and families in this matter!Â
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(Category: Torch of The Faith News)
Posted by admin
Thursday 23 October 2008 - 20:05:06
Good parents everywhere will be worried to learn today that the British Government is now pressing ahead to make 'sex and relationships education' compulsory in primary schools! Â
Catholic parents should also be worried - very worried - that the 'Catholic' Education Service for England and Wales has found 'much to support' in the government's review. The CES has supported the priority which it is claimed will be given to establishing a 'values context' for all such education and that SRE in Catholic schools will be allowed to be shaped by Catholic teaching.Oona Stannard, Chief Executive and Director of the CES says that;
'The statutory rights of parents to withdraw their children from sex education remain but it is our hope that parents will not find the need to exercise this right as children are likely to benefit from experiencing SRE amongst their friends and peers.'
Oona shows her policies to be in direct contradiction to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church with that telling statement.
The Catholic Church teaches that;
'Each child is a unique and unrepeatable person and must receive individualized formation.' (Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality - Para 65).
And indeed;
'The years of innocence from about five years of age until puberty... This period of tranquility and serenity must never be disturbed by unnecessary information about sex.' (Para 78).
Let us pray for all parents caught in the headlights of this latest anti-Christian and anti-family intitiative of the British Government. Let us also pray that our bishops, priests and communities will support them. Don't leave it up to the CES as this concerns your family - your innocent ones.
As we said in an earlier post - parents know your rights in this regard. Get a copy of The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality issued by the Pontifical Council for the Family and band together with other concerned parents. Make sure that you see all materials that the school intend to use with your children and do not be cowed by pressure. Know that the rights of the family come before the rights of government in a just and humane society.
And if you are so able we would strongly recommend that this is now the time to consider the home schooling of your children.
Â
St. Richard Gwyn, St. Maria Gorretti, St. Dominic Savio, St. Joseph the Worker and Our Lady of Fatima - pray for all children, parents and families in this matter!Â
This news item is from Torch of The Faith
( http://www.torchofthefaith.com/news.php?extend.98 )