Safeguarding God's Children

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 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

Safeguarding Platform Training Image 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 orgainized by another parish in your area.

Refer to the Events page and search for "Safeguarding" for upcoming Safeguarding training dates. Parishes who wish to organize their own training may follow these guidelines.

Safegarding Online (Recertification Training)

Safeguarding Online Computer Image 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 about online recertification.