Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................................................1
The Gospel Context: Against Bullying .....................................................................................1
Background to the Present Concerns regarding Equity, Diversity and Anti-Bullying ........ 4
The Development of Equity and Inclusion Policies with respect to Catholic Education .... 4
Respecting Difference: The Meaning of “Difference” ...........................................................5
Various Expressions of Bullying ............................................................................................ 6
The Catholic Church’s Teaching Regarding Sexuality ..........................................................7
The Catholic Faith Rejects Injustice and Affirms Human Dignity ............................................. 7The Catholic Church and Morality ...........................................................................................8The Catholic Church and Sexuality .........................................................................................8
Administrative Guidelines for Anti-Bullying Activities and “Respecting Difference”Groups in Catholic Schools ....................................................................................................9
Objectives ...............................................................................................................................9Administrative Strategies ......................................................................................................10General Procedures for “Respecting Difference” Groups or Activities in Catholic Schools .... 10Administrative Procedures for “Respecting Difference” Groups or Activities in CatholicSchools ...............................................................................................................................10Guidelines for “Respecting Difference” Groups ..................................................................... 11