Parish Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders are encouraged to attend a training session on the “Circle of Grace” child and youth safe environment training if you have not already done so. Any parish staff, catechists or youth volunteers are also welcome to attend. Utilizing this curriculum in parishes and Catholic schools was optional in the 2023-2024 pro gram year but is mandatory for the 2024-2025 program year. Program administrators who have not yet received a binder (one per parish and/or school), will be able to get theirs at the session. If a faith formation or youth ministry leader wants to bring catechists, other staff or volunteers please be sure to register them as well. (This training is substantially different from the Aug. 17, 2023 introduction that was given.) For more information or questions about the training, please contact Peg McEvoy at pmcevoy@diosag.org or 989.797.6608.