Charter
From www.usccb.org/ocyp/faqs.shtml
“The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in June, 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abouse of minors by Catholic clergy. The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.”
“The Charter directs action in all of the following matters:
-Creating a safe environment for children and young people;
-Healing and reconciliation of victims and survivors;
-Prompt and effetive response to allegations;
-Cooperation with civil authorities;
-Disciplining offenders;
-Providing for means of accountability for the future to ensure the problem conitinues to be effectively dealt with through a national Office of Child and Youth Protection and a National Review Board.”
Guardian Angels Church will help our children develop strong safety skills within a faith-filled environment, our students will be using the Talking About Touching (K-grade 4) and the Out of Harms Way (grade 5-8) curriculum. For students entering the Confirmation Program (grade 9) will be using both Creating Safe and Sacred Places and Breaking the Silence. You may view the materials any time by contacting either Heidi Tousignant or Sara Fleetham.
If you do not wish your child to participate in this program and choose to assume the full responsibility for educating your child about personal safety, please print off the form, complete, sign and return it to the Director of Faith Formation by November 1, 2007.