June 15,
2006
Dearly
Beloved in Christ:
Violence has
become a way of life in our beloved nation. Although we as
church and individuals cannot
control all violence, we need to do our part in areas where we
exercise responsibility and have some
measure of control. We must commit ourselves to eliminating all
forms of violence in our homes
and in our schools.
In an effort
to set an example of a better way to treat each other and to
create a more supportive and
affirming community in our Catholic schools, the Archdiocesan
Education Board has issued the
following policy document on corporal punishment in our schools.
The Kingdom
of God which we proclaim is a kingdom of holiness, justice,
righteousness, love and peace
May the Lord
bless us all abundantly as we strive to make real that part of
the prayer which Jesus taught us:
“Thy Kingdom come.”
Devotedly in
Christ,
Most
Reverend Lawrence A. Burke, S.J., D.D.
Archbishop
of Kingston
