Diocesan Resources

Diocesan Resources

The following are resources dioceses/eparchies may find useful in making the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People part of what we do as Church.

• Teaching Modules by Sr. Katarina Schuth, OSF - based on the 2011 John Jay Causes and Context Study
• Questions and Answers - Regarding the Canonical Process for the Resolution of Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests and Deacons
• Teachings on Child Sexual Abuse - Building a culture of healing through Magisterial Teachings.
• Sample Letters of Suitability for Clergy Members (2020) | Sample Letters of Suitability for Clergy Members (2020) - sample letters for clergy visiting and ministering in other dioceses
• Video: The Catholic Church is Committed to the Safety of Children - A YouTube video describing the efforts that have been taken by dioceses to protect children, and a PSA on how everyone can help prevent abuse.

Print Material Resources

• "Promise to Protect" Victim Outreach Poster  English  | Spanish
• "Promise to Protect" Bookmark  English - Child and Youth Protection English bookmarks  | Spanish
• "A Prayer for Healing for Victims of Abuse" Prayer Card  Bilingual
• "Promise to Protect" Brochure  English  |  Spanish
• Rosary Guide for Healing and Protection  English  | Spanish
• Child and Youth Protection Facts and Figures Bilingual

Charter Implementation Resources

• Diocesan Review Board Resource Booklet
• Parish Self-Assessment Guide English | Spanish

Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Resources

• Anti-Trafficking Program - information from Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) on Human Trafficking

Child Abuse Prevention Month Resources

• 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Booklet
• 2024 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Booklet | Spanish
• 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Booklet
• 2020 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Booklet
• Servicio de la Palabra Para Sanación Ejemplo

Child Sexual Abuse Resources

• Scriptural Sources for Renewal  by Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron
• Responding to the Abuse Crisis as Committed Disciples by Sr. Sara Butler
• Theological Lessons of the Abuse Crisis  by Sr. Mary Timothy Prokes

Resources for Parish-Twinning and Sister-Parish Programs

Dioceses/eparchies can voluntarily use these resources to help their parishes assist overseas partners in better protecting children and healing survivors of abuse.

• Fulfilling Our Pledge to Protect and Heal: Guiding Parishes to Help Prevent Child Abuse Overseas
  This one-page overview is directed to diocesan/eparchial child protection staff and/or staff whose responsibilities include "parish twinning" or "sister-parish" programs
• How You Can Help Address Child Abuse Overseas
  This resource, with the support of the diocese, can be used to assist parishes in carrying out a four-stage process to assist their overseas partners in developing their own child protection policies.