The Archdiocese of America is implemeting new policies that affect ALL persons involved in youth programs and ministries. These policies include parents within the framework of the youth protection manual.
Georgia Covell is our Parish Youth Safety Program Administrator. All Teachers, Instructors, Advisors, Chaperones, Clergy and anyone involved in our youth ministry and programs MUST WITHOUT EXCEPTION undergo the online training and background checks.
Any person who does NOT complete these required steps by December 31 will not be allowed to continue in these ministries and programs.
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Archdiocese Unveils New Youth Safety Videos & Resources
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is announcing a new ten-episode video series introducing the faithful to the new Policies for the Safety of Children and Youth. These new resources also include step-by-step checklists designed to help parishioners and communities follow the new guidelines.
“The new Policies are an important achievement. Implementing them across our Archdiocese will be a valuable gift we give to our children: the gift of encountering our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a healthy, Christ-centered environment. This is an significant priority, not just for me, but for all of the faithful of this Archdiocese,” said His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
These new Policies will govern all youth ministry programs and events across the Archdiocese. The Policies were endorsed by the Holy Eparchial Synod and unanimously approved by the Archdiocesan Clergy Laity Congress in 2018.
The Policies themselves, including the videos and checklists mentioned above, can be found at goarch.org/safety.