Safeguarding God's Children is the program developed by Church Pension Group and Praesidium Religious Services which deals with prevention of child sexual abuse. For our diocese, we are adapting the program to include the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse, and adding modules for the protection of ALL of God's children, including adults. This program replaces the former two programs: Sexual Harassment and Child Sexual Abuse Recognition.

Safeguarding God's Children is the program which all licensed clergy must take. All lay people, including church employees, licensed Eucharistic ministers and Eucharistic visitors, vestries, and lay people who work with children and youth must complete this training.

Safeguarding God's Children provides participants with the information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal lives and the ministries in which they serve. The program is based on the philosophy that if every adult can protect just one child, they will forever change one life. If we can all change one life, together we will make a difference in this generation of children.

Initial Training

To complete the initial Safeguarding God's Children training, you will need to attend a four-hour Safeguarding God's Children training session. This may be available at your church or alternatively you can attend a training orgainised by another parish in your area. Refer to "Upcoming training dates" located on the right side of your screen.    Parishes who wish to organize their own training, click here for more information.

 Recertification Training

Safeguarding OnlineTM Safeguarding God's Children recertification training is required 5 years after having taken the inital training. This can now be accomplished online. Click here for more information

Safeguarding God's Children Policy Downloads:

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Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse

Model Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse

Model Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers

Model Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Adults