2. Parents/guardians are to be the first and foremost educators of their children. This God-given responsibility cannot legitimately be taken away by other powers or institutions.
3. Parents/guardians are called to practice and witness marital chastity, and to build a very positive relationship between themselves which strengthens their marital covenant and guards against the perils of divorce.
4. Parents/guardians are obliged to ensure that their children’s education in human sexuality occurs within the context of the moral principles and truths of the Catholic Church, whether it be done at home or in educational centers chosen by them.
5. Education of children includes formation in knowledge and practice of their faith, including participating in Sunday Mass and frequent confession, a life of virtue in accordance with the teachings of the Church, catechesis on morality including education in chastity and the virtues, fostering a growing relationship with Jesus according to the child’s age and maturity level and in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Baptismal sponsors are also bound to support in this responsibility.
6. Christian parents/guardians are the primary but not the exclusive educators of their children. They carry out their role in communion with the Church and her pastors who have a responsibility to insure that the education offered the young is in accordance with Church teaching.
7. Parents/guardians are assisted by their pastors from the spiritual riches of the Church to receive ongoing Christian formation and to choose the means and institutes which can best promote the Catholic education of their children.
8. The invitation to other educators to carry out their responsibilities in the name of the parents arises from the consent and authorization of the parents.
