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Announcements & Updates

Updated: April 11, 2008

1.  Plan now for Fall: Host a Protecting God's Children Training Session

• Some suggestions to help you stay organized
• Tips on hosting a Protecting God's Children Training Session
• Contact list of PGC Trainers (Word)
• Sample school notice or bulletin announcement (Word)

2.  Reminder: Circles of Care Tally Sheets are due May 1, 2008

3.  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - Click here for resources and information

4.  Guidelines for Developing an Emergency Plan for your Religious Education Program

At the request of the Safe Environment Council, these guidelines have been developed to assist parishes in developing an emergency plan for religious education programs, should they choose to do so. The development of an emergency plan is optional, and the guidelines are meant to be adapted for parish use. Should you have questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact Mary Ellen D’Intino at medintino@tribunal.rcbm.org

• Download a copy of the Guidelines for Developing an Emergency Plan for your Religious Education Program   (Word)
  

5.  Missed our previous notices?  Click here to read the archive.

Creating a Safe Church Environment

The Safe Environment Council meets several times per year and consists of one representative recommended by the Dean of each of the nine deaneries and appointed by the Bishop to a three year term. The Safe Environment Council assists and advises the Office for Ministerial Conduct in identifying programs and initiatives that would further promote and ensure a safe environment in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire.

Coordinating Safe Environment Practices

The Safe Environment Coordinator is appointed by the pastor of a parish or principal of a school to assist in ensuring that the Policy is fully implemented. The Safe Environment Coordinator:

• schedules sexual abuse awareness training sessions
• distributes the Policy and Code of Conduct to employees and volunteers who regularly work with minors
• assists the pastor and principal in ensuring that employees and volunteers have completed all applicable background screening and training requirements
• submits compliance information to the Office for Ministerial Conduct

Safe Environment Newsletters

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Spring 2007	Spring 2006
Fall 2006	August 2005
Winter 2005

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Mary Ellen D'Intino at (603) 627-2874, x21.