Safeguarding All of God's Children

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has implemented Safeguarding All of God’s Family, previously referred to as the VIRTUS Program, to teach parents, employees, educators and adult volunteers working with children about the injustices of sexual abuse in society. By creating awareness and understanding, volunteers learn to become more attuned to the warning signs of abuse and identify ways to respond. Awareness is the first step in understanding our responsibilities as members of God’s family to our children and young people. To learn more about this Program, please visit http://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding.htm.

~ Upcoming Safe Environment Education Sessions ~

St. Anthony School (Milwaukee) - February 1 - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

St. Mary (Burlington) - February 7 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

St. Eugene (Fox Point) - February 9 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

St. Leonard (Muskego) - February 16 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy (South Milwaukee) - February 18 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Any persons planning on volunteering in the parish or school must attend a Safe Environment Education Session. Registration must be completed online at www.archmil.org. Please contact the Christian Formation Office if you need registration assistance: beckm@stmarymf.org or 262/251-1154

As an education component for parents and guardians, new this year, the office for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Services will begin a series of Newsletters for Safeguarding All of God’s Family. The newsletters will be published quarterly and be available in both English and Spanish.