Safeguarding God's Children (SGC)   
Safeguarding God’s Children is a training program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and youth. The training informs participants of the ways predators gain access to and groom children for abuse and it outlines the safeguards the Church has put in place to protect children and youth in our churches, schools and diocesan institutions.

The Diocese of Texas requires this training for all employees (full or part-time) of churches, schools and Diocesan institutions and for all volunteers who work with children and youth in any ministry setting. The three hour trainings are scheduled in churches, schools and Diocesan institutions as needed to be in compliance with the SGC policy standard that requires training within thirty days of beginning employment or ministry with children and youth.

TRAINING SITES AND DATES: 

SGC Diocesan Calendar

SGC Registration Form / Matricula 

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.

For more information, please contact the Rev. Cecilia Smith at 512.478.0580; P. O. Box 2247, Austin, Texas 78768

Trainers please go to SGC for Trainers for the Event Notification Form.

Safe Church Administrators: Click this link to the SGC Diocesan Calendar. You may choose Calendar View or List View to view upcoming trainings.