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Resources for parents

Please download this form, complete it, save it with your family name and send it to Jackie by email (jwhite@sfxjoliet.org). This electronic document will verify that you received these resources for keeping your child safe from sexual abuse.  
Acknowledgement & Permission Form

policy regarding sexual abuse of minors AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Diocsan policy booklet
Policy Booklet

standards of behavior for those working with minors AND
​VULNERABLE ADULTS

Diocesan standards booklet
Standards Booklet

sexual safety for children

Resources to keep your children safe from sexual exploitation
Understanding and  Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Spanish Version: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Internet Safety
Cell Phone Safety

chastity education

Letter to Parents
Chastity Information for Parents of 5th to 12 graders
Puberty for Girls
Puberty for Boys
This website promotes a family-centered Catholic approach to chastity education.
Chastity Education

excellent 2-3 minute videos on parenting

Sign-up is required but it is free.
Kids in the House

additional websites and blogs

Great advice for raising Catholic teens.
Catholic Educator
Partnering with God to raise children from Birth to adulthood
Mystery of Parenting
A variety of good family articles
Catholic Digest
Find lots of hands-on activities to help families understand Catholic concepts.
Catholic Icing
A great Catholic magazine for kids! Features stories, crafts, puzzles, games, feast day celebration ideas, and much more.
St. Mary's Messenger
Daily podcasts for Catholic kids
Catholic Sprouts
​How to give age-appropriate answers to kids about God
Children's Ministry
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