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Safeguarding God’s Children is a training program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and youth. The program provides participants information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal lives and in the ministries in which they serve. If every adult can protect just one child, they will forever change one life. If we can all change one life, together we will make a difference in this generation of children.
The Diocese of Texas requires all who are employed by the congregation, all who work for the Diocese and its institutions, and all who work or volunteer with children and youth to take this training from a diocesan-certified trainer. Diocesan certificates will be issued upon completion of the course. Also required: a criminal background check, an application form, references and reference check (see page 7 in Safe Church Ministry Policies manual).
For more information, please contact The Rev. Cecilia Smith at 512-478-0580; P. O. Box 2247, Austin, Texas 78768
Training sites and dates are available below. To register for a session you may utilize the registration form provided above. Once you have filled in the registration form please click "submit" and it will be delivered directly to our office.
For Train the Trainer, Recertification and Update or SafeChurch Co-Ordinator Trainings the schedule is also included below. Scroll down to the second table for these events.
Please note that additional training dates and locations are constantly added. Registration deadline is 5 days before the event. We must adhere to the deadline to facilitate our trainers' preparation for the event.
SGC Training Locations and Schedules
(The SGC Trainer and Administrator Training Schedules are listed after the regular SGC training schedule below)
SGC 3 Hour and 1.5 Hour Schedules:
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9/2/10
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St. Cyprian's
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Lufkin
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5:30pm-7:00pm
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Childcare will be provided.
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9/2/10
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St. Luke's Hospital
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Houston
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Primarily for new chaplain residents, geared specifically for ministry in the hospital.
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9/7/10
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St. David's
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Austin
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Free parking in our parking garage. Please grab a voucher at the front desk when you leave the training!
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9/8/10
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St. Alban's
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Waco
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6:30pm-9:30pm
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Training will be held in the Parish Hall.
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9/9/10
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St. Alban's
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Waco
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6:30pm-9:30pm
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Training will be held in the Parish Hall.
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9/11/10
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St. Christopher's
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Houston
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9:30am-12:30pm
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Light Brunch and refreshments will be provided. Chilcare will also be provided. Please register for Childcare by September 7th by calling 713-465-6015 or emailing Jill Center at jill@stchrishouston.org.
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9/11/10
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Trinity
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Houston
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9:00am-12:00pm
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9/12/10
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Holy Trinity
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Port Neches
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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All welcome!
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9/13/10
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St. Thomas'
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Wharton
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Dinner provided.
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9/14/10
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Trinity
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Houston
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3:30pm-6:30pm
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9/15/10
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St. Mary's
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Cypress
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6:30pm-9:30pm
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Reserve Childcare by 9/13
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9/15/10
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Trinity
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Houston
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6:30pm-9:30pm
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9/17/10
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Trinity
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Houston
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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9/18/10
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St. Alban's
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Austin
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9:00am-12:00pm
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Light Breakfast will be provided.
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9/18/10
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St. Timothy's
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Lake Jackson
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9:00am-12:00pm
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9/19/10
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St. Andrew's School
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Austin
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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The meeting wil be upstairs in the Reading Room at the Middle School campus, 3209 Shoal Creek.
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10/01/10
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St. Francis' School
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Houston
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1:00pm-3:00pm
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10/09/10
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St. Dunstan's
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Houston
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Childcare is available by reservation. Please contact Louise at ldurnell@saintdunstans.org or call 281-440-1600 x30. A light snack will also be provided. |
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10/10/10
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St. Paul's
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Waco
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Childcare available upon request.
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10/15/10
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All Saints' School
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Tyler
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9:00am-12:00pm
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11/5/10
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St. Francis' School
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Houston
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1:00pm-3:00pm
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11/6/10
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Holy Spirit
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Houston
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9:00am-12:00pm
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Snacks provided.
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11/6/10
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St. Mary's
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Cypress
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9:30am-12:30pm
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Reserve Childcare by 11/3
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1/7/11
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St. Francis' School
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Houston
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1:00pm-3:00pm
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2/4/11
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St. Francis' School
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Houston
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1:00pm-3:00pm
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2/18/11
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All Saints' School
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Tyler
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9:00am012:00pm
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2/19/11
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Holy Spirit
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Houston
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9:00am-12:00pm
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Snacks will be provided. This class will take place in Room 605 in the Winter's Activity Center.
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3/4/11
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St. Francis' School
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Houston
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1:00pm-3:00pm
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4/1/11
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St. Francis' School
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Houston
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1:00pm-3:00pm
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4/2/11
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Holy Spirit
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Houston
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9:00am-12:00pm
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Snacks will be provided. This class will take place in Room 605 in the Winter's Activity Center.
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4/21/11
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All Saints' School
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Tyler
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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SGC Trainer and Administrator Training Schedule:
Event: Safeguarding God's People Train the Trainer
Date and time: September 18, 2010, 8:45am - 4:15pm
Location: Resurrection, Austin
Cost: $165 for Training Kit
Descripton: Upon recommendation of Rector or Vicar or Head of School, training for those who will train Safeguarding God's Children in their church or school.
Contact: The Rev. Cecilia Smith; 800-947-0580 or 512-478-0580
Event: Administrator Training for Safeguarding God's Children and Safeguarding God's People
Date and time: September 30, 9:30 - Noon
Locations: Austin and Houston Austin Diocesan Center at 501 Rathervue Place, Austin, Texas 78768; Houston Diocesan Center 12285 Texas Avenue, Houston 77002
Description: This training provides help to make sure your volunteers and employees have met all Safe Church policy requirements and that their personnel files are in compliance. This would be helpful for Heads of Congregations, Schools or Institutions, your Administrators or Safe Church Coordinators. Please call with any questions 800-947-0580 or 512-478-0580.
Contact: The Rev. Cecilia Smith
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