Another school year is upon us, and so many of our teachers are filled with great joy and excitement at the idea of once again seeing all of the children, students, and families who we haven’t seen since St. Patrick’s Day last March.
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Equipping the family: Having critical conversations
We all know it’s there and probably have some idea of how we could access it. Pornography affects some of us more directly than others, but there’s no doubt that porn is a problem impacting all of us, and regrettably, it’s not going away anytime soon.
Porn has created a culture of its own, and this culture is influencing each one of us spiritually, physically, emotionally, and relationally to a greater or lesser extent depending on if we directly participate in the use of pornography. There are immense moral, social, and spiritual dangers for us and even for our children.
Free resources for individuals and families on Safe Haven Sunday
MADISON — Pornography is not a topic most adults are comfortable speaking about. This is especially the case when it comes to parents addressing it with their children.
Regrettably, it’s the topic that’s becoming more and more necessary to address in our digital age. Too many parents, grandparents, and guardians think that internet-based pornography is beyond the interest of their children. We need to be informed on this matter. Statistics tell us another story.
Changes in Office of Safe Environment announced
MADISON — Some new developments within the Office of Safe Environment in the Diocese of Madison have been announced.
Cheryl Splinter Bartoszek will be transitioning to a more focused role as the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
“This will allow us to provide better care and support for victims in a timely manner when they reach out to our offices in need,” she said.
Changes in Office of Safe Environment announced
MADISON — Some new developments within the Office of Safe Environment in the Diocese of Madison have been announced.
Cheryl Splinter Bartoszek will be transitioning to a more focused role as the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
“This will allow us to provide better care and support for victims in a timely manner when they reach out to our offices in need,” she said.
Changes in Office of Safe Environment announced
MADISON — Some new developments within the Office of Safe Environment in the Diocese of Madison have been announced.
Cheryl Splinter Bartoszek will be transitioning to a more focused role as the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
“This will allow us to provide better care and support for victims in a timely manner when they reach out to our offices in need,” she said.
Diocese offers ‘Protecting God’s Children for Parents’
MADISON — The Diocese of Madison’s Office of Safe Environment is offering a special session of “Protecting God’s Children for Parents.” This session will be held Tuesday, March 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bishop O’Connor Center Auditorium Conference Room.
While this session is geared toward parents/guardians, it also satisfies the compliance requirement for employees and volunteers.
Talking to kids about pornography and human sexuality
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A growing concern today involves the role of pornography as the next generation’s instructor in human sexuality.
For many young people, pornography has become the only guide to sexuality they have ever known. For Catholic parents, this raises the critical challenge of how best to approach these matters with their children, given that kids as young as eight or nine may already be acquiring information and viewpoints about human sexual behaviors from internet pornography.
Distinguishing between fact and fiction
Q My mother just moved into a lovely condominium. It is not designated as an “over 55 community,” however many older adults live there.
Lately, my mother has been telling me about some instances when she hears the doorbell ring very late at night or very early in the morning.
She is careful not to get up, is vigilant about making sure the door is locked, and has a home security system sign posted by the front door. There is no evidence that someone is trying to break in or that anything is disturbed.
She has not notified anyone and insists she is fine. I don’t want to doubt her, but is this a cry for attention? I find it difficult to believe that anyone would just ring someone’s doorbell and take off.
Supporting a parent’s decision
Q My mother insists on living in the home she and dad shared for the past 50 years. Dad passed away about eight years ago.
The issue is the “homestead” — a farm that is over 100 years old.
The house is in desperate need of repair but that is only one issue.