The following are policies by the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). We want every parishioner to understand the policies set forth by our Church to keep our young people safe. Please take some time to read the following documents that our Diocese believes to be essential in keeping our kids safe:
Policies and Brochures
General
- Reporting Abuse
- Standards of Behavior for Those Working with Minors and Vulnerable Adults
- Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of minors and Vulnerable Adults by Church Personnel
- Sex and Cell Phones
Parent’s Guides
- Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Preventing Abuse
- Parent’s Guide to Social Networking
- Parent’s Guide to Sexting
- Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety
Parent & Teen Guides/Resources
- Teen’s Guide to Social Networking
- Internet Safety Education for Teens
- Information on Rehab for drug, alcohol and other addictions: https://www.addictionresource.net/treatment/inpatient/.
- Guide filled with informative facts & guidance regarding substance abuse: https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/illinois/
- Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl
- Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers
- 6 Stats on How Social Media Affects Teens that Parents Need to Know
- Pass A Legacy of Faith to Your Kids
Passing on a legacy of faith from generation to generation sounds like a great idea, but where does a parent begin? - Adolescence is a Season of Pressure
On the outside, most young people seem happy-go-lucky, but inside each adolescent is a complex network of potentially explosive pressures. - Adolescent Research: Teens Embracing Marijuana
In the United States there is a growing trend toward teen acceptance of marijuana use as a normal part of American culture. What’s a parent to do?