Empowering God’s Children
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People mandates training for children on how to keep themselves safe from sexual abuse and exploitation. Cardinal Tobin’s mandated implementation of the Virtus K-12 safe environment program, Empowering God’s Children, formerly Teaching Touching Safety, continues to represent the commitment that the Archdiocese of Newark has made to protect the children in our care from all types of abuse and to be advocates for their safety.
- The programs we have been offering for nearly two decades will continue in our Catholic schools.
- Parish catechetical programs for children attending public schools are required to implement this program.
- Parishes have options to choose from when deciding how best to implement this program with their parish children and their families.
- PCL should work closely with the parish Local Safe Environment Coordinator to implement the program.
- The program is available in English and Spanish.
- PCLs can access all the resources in Helpful Links
HELPFUL LINKS
In this link you will find:
- Access Cardinal Tobin’s and Karen Clark’s videos for parents.
- Review Empowering God’s Children program and curriculum
- Access the following resources: Program Overview handouts in English and Spanish, Teaching Guidelines for parents in English and Spanish, and the link for the Empowering God’s Children USCCB Audit (DUE APRIL 15th).
This folder is password protected. Please contact Yalila.Murillo@rcan.org to request access.
In this folder you will find:
- Sample parent communications
- Cardinal Tobin 2024-2025 Memo to parishes (English and Spanish)
- Memo from Lifelong Faith Formation Office for parishes
- A quick start guide for PCLs
- Instructions for implementing EGC at your parish
- Presentation slides explaining WHY and HOW the Empowering God’s Children program is required.
Questions or concerns? Contact Karen Clark, Director of the Department for the Protection of the Faithful
at 973-497-4254 or Karen.Clark@rcan.org