Faith Formation/Youth Ministry

Resources for parents and Faith Formation leadership to assist with compliance are being prepared and will be posted soon

Educating Yourself As The Parent/Guardian This booklet is the primary resource to guardians provided through the new Protecting God's Children program for parents. It is designed to help guardians have frank and effective conversations with their children about the dangers of child sexual abuse and to help guardians educate their children about the warning signs of abuse, and to help guardians to better evaluate the safety of those who interact with their children.	View
The Founding Principals for Touching Safety The Founding Principals document will help you as the guardian understand the curriculum that will be provided to your children through Touching Safety. Each year, the program provides a theme that introduces and builds on the basic concepts of the Teaching Touching Safety Guide. The material is developmentally appropriate for each age group.	View
Opting Out If after reading the information provided you would like to opt your child out of the class you may do so by filling out and editing the provided form. We ask that you work with your parish in filling this form out correctly.	View
Feedback Form Please take the time to let us know your comments, questions or means for improvement during our first year of implementing sexual abuse prevention with Faith Formation/Youth Ministry.	View
Take 25 25 Ways to Make Kids Safer	View
Take 25-Spanish 25 Ways to Make Kids Safer	View

Educating Yourself As The Educator The Founding Principals document will help you as the educator understand the curriculum that you will be providing to the children in your faith formation classes. Each year, the program provides a theme that introduces and builds on the basic concepts of the Teaching Touching Safety Guide. The material is developmentally appropriate for each age group.	View
Commonly Asked Question and Answers After meeting with the Faith Formation Commission Board and conducting several deanery meetings the attached Q&A details information that Catechetical Leaders will need for the success of this program.	View
Recording The Lesson The USCCB requires the number of children taught abuse prevention material to be recorded and reported. Please fill out the attached form to ensure compliance with the Catholic Church's efforts in providing children abuse prevention lessons.	View
Feedback Form Please take the time to let us know your comments, questions or means for improvement during our first year of implementing sexual abuse prevention with Faith Formation/Youth Ministry.	View
Flyer Announcement Use this template flyer as a means to educate and notify your parents that their youth will be given one sexual abuse prevention class this year.	View
Bulletin Template Use this bulletin template as a means to educate and notify your parents that their youth will be given one sexual abuse prevention class this year.	View
2016 Safe Environment, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Training Video Safe Environment Training Video	View
2016 Safe Environment, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Training Video Religion Standards Lesson Plans	View
Religion Standards Handout Parish Elementary Religious Education Standards Introduction and Overview	View
Religion Standards Handout Parish Elementary Religious Education Standards Grid	View
Religion Standards Handout Parish Elementary Religious Education Standards Essential Concepts and Catechism References	View

Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Lesson Plans English: K - 12th Grade	View
Faith Formation Lesson Plan - Handout Passport Handout	View

Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Lesson Plans Spanish: K - 12th grade	View
Opt Out Form Spanish Translation	View
Generalidades del Programa Seguridad en el Contacto Físico	View
Guía para los adultos, padres de familia y guardianes conscientes	View
Bulletin Template - Spanish	View
Flyer Template - Spanish	View
Recording the Lesson - Spanish	View