The Catholic Bishops of Ontario, in cooperation with the Ontario Catholic Schools Trustee Association have released the following report identifying how Catholic schools in Ontario shoukld respond to the proposed Bill 13 in Ontario.

"RESPECTING DIFFERENCE"

A RESOURCE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

Regarding the Establishment and Running of Activities or Organizations PromotingEquity and Respect for All Students

January 25, 2012

Contents

Overview 

The Gospel Context: Against Bullying

Background to the Present Concerns regarding Equity, Diversity and Anti-Bullying

The Development of Equity and Inclusion Policies with respect to Catholic Education
Respecting Difference: The Meaning of "Difference"
Various Expressions of Bullying 
The Catholic Church's Teaching Regarding Sexuality

The Catholic Faith Rejects Injustice and Affirms Human Dignity
The Catholic Church and Morality
The Catholic Church and Sexuality

Administrative Guidelines for Anti-Bullying Activities and "Respecting Difference"
Groups in Catholic Schools .

Objectives .
Administrative Strategies
General Procedures for "Respecting Difference" Groups or Activities in Catholic Schools
Administrative Procedures for "Respecting Difference" Groups or Activities in Catholic

Schools

Guidelines for "Respecting Difference" Groups

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