This 8-minute video is shared with permission from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and can be played for children as part of an activity to help them understand it’s “OK to tell” …

The purpose of this 2-part activity is to create an activity for children using discussion and music to help them better understand appropriate boundaries regarding unsafe secrets, and the importance of …

Discover how Empowering God's Children nurtures spiritual growth and support for children, fostering a vibrant and inclusive faith community.

Virtus now has Parent-Specific Lesson Plans posted for parents who choose to teach the materials at home or your family faith formation programs! Click on the Educators tab and look on the left in …

Caregivers need to be open, honest, and available to answer questions correctly and with the type of language children can understand. This is the time to discuss safe and unsafe touches to enable …

Each year, Empowering God's Children will present a theme that introduces and builds on the basic concepts of the Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide. The material is developmentally appropriate …

All six children’s lesson plans are now available in English and Spanish. The lesson plans have been developed using six consistent themes that are age appropriate by grade level.

With ongoing social changes and challenges, it is important that the Church’s commitment to the safety and well-being of our children remains a priority.

By teaching Empowering God’s Children Safety, we can raise the awareness of our youth to help them avoid situations where they can be victimized and empower them to respond in the best possible …

Lesson 3: Boundaries - You Have Rights! Children must understand they have a right to be safe, and they are allowed to create boundaries to protect themselves in situations where they feel …