This safety program is designed to help prevent child sexual abuse by giving children and youth the tools they need to help keep them safe by educating them regarding boundaries, safe and unsafe behaviors, and healthy relationships.

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The following links give an overview of the Teaching Safety—Empowering God’s Children Program:

Protecting God's Children Brochure
Protecting God's Children Overview
Teaching Boundaries and Safety Reference Guide

There are age appropriate lesson plans that will be taught in class for four specific age groups:

Grades K-2nd
Grades 3rd – 5th
Grades 6th – 8th
Grades 9th – 12th

Parent Opt-Out Form
2023-24
*Must be returned to Faith Formation office by December 3, 2023*

Each year, children and youth will receive one safety lesson per year. This year’s safety lesson is entitled, “Safe Adults, Safe Touches and Special Safe Adults,” and is scheduled to be taught on January 14 & 17, 2024. Before that lesson, parents will be notified in advanced by the Religious Education Office and each catechist will notify their families of the upcoming safety lesson. Parents have the option to opt-out their child with the above form (or see the Faith Formation office for a copy of the form). Upon opting-out, the parent will teach the lesson at home.
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Parent Lesson 2: Grades K-2
Parent Lesson 2: Grades 3-5
Parent Lesson 2: Grades 6-8

Parent-led Lesson Acknowledgement
*Upon lesson completion, please sign and return by April 23, 2024*