This capacity can come into being and exist only along with an internalised sense of personal responsibility. This must begin in the family. It must be supported and developed in the school. That demands a clear actualisation of Catholic character in each of our schools, a constant and convincing presentation of Christian motivation, and a sound integration of religious education and moral incentive into the entire curriculum of the school, especially the Health Syllabus. Principals of schools and boards of trustees should make contact with their Diocesan Religious Education Offices in the first place to arrange the consultation with their proprietors.
Parishes also have a part to play.
We ask that youth groups, too, provide a forum where young people can obtain a sound understanding of Catholic moral principles and be given supportive motivation. We strongly recommend that teachers and parents take advantage of the expertise of Christian Family Life Education tutors in their area. The CFLE programme was established in 1979 by the New Zealand Bishops Conference for the specific purpose of providing Catholic values and approaches in sex education. It is our alternative to other programmes. It concentrates mainly on the formation of suitable persons, chosen from among parents and teachers, for this aspect of education.