St John Of The Cross - Child Lures

Child abuse is of serious concern. Consistent with diocesan policy and local legal codes, parish catechetical staff have a moral and legal duty to comply with the law to ensure the welfare of a child. Pursuant to state law, we are required to report suspected child abuse, and we will also follow diocesan policy on such matters. Per the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Archdiocese of Hartford has selected Child Lures as its safety training program for all children. It is training for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abduction, internet crime, drugs, and school violence. Sessions will be offered at MES and LMES.

We continue to implement the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment program, which includes procuring background checks on employees, volunteers, staff, etc. who have contact with children and young people on a regular basis. Additionally those individuals are required to attend training in the Protecting God’s Children program.