“Parents are the primary educators in the faith.” – General Directory for Catechesis, 255

Please remember that prior to teaching this program to students, it is required to hold a parent information session.  While the school or parish must hold an information session, the absence of a particular student’s parents does not disqualify his participation in the program.

Remember, parents can choose that their children opt-out of chapters five and six, but not from the entirety of the program. In light of this, please make sure parents are aware that while the Envision program is not sex ed, it does presume that 7th graders are aware of the “facts of life.” 

A Parent Session (about 60 minutes) should include:

1. Watching the 11 minute Parent Overview which can be found through Ascension Press’ thinkific platform or on YouTube.
2. Short Videos for Parents from Bishop Rhoades 

          Part I (7.5 minutes)

          Part II (6 minutes)

Spanish Version of Parent Video: 

3. Powerpoint (also linked below) may be used

4. Question and Answer Session

5. Ideally, the presence of the pastor or parochial vicar or DRE

For more ideas, please also consult  “How to Run a Parent Session”

Teacher handouts and materials:

Parent Information Session Powerpoint

Parent information session Google Slides file 

Handout of summaries and links of “Tough Topics” videos for parents 

Suggested discussion questions for “Tough Topics” videos

Summary handout of integrated Envision curriculum and supplemental lessons