You are looking at a unique art project created by experts from six Eastern European countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary. In all these countries, the topic of creating a safe environment for children in the Catholic Church is equally relevant. That is why we have jointly created an online course, which aims to find out the basic things that make abuse of minors possible and how we can prevent it in the church. Through this course, we initiate a series of important discussions to talk about the experience of creating a safe environment for children simultaneou
This course is intended for all adult members of the church community, including bishops, archbishops, cardinals, and metropolitans; clergy, seminarians, and consecrated people; laypeople who work directly with children or hold decision-making positions in church institutions; organizers of children's camps and animators; administrative staff of parishes and dioceses; and everyone working in the church, whether on a paid or volunteer basis.
The place of the child in the church
Concept of abuse and its influence on minors and vulnerable adults
Factors that cause abuse. How to prevent it in the church environment?
Who can commit violence against children and vulnerable adults? How to identify a criminal?
Appropriate responding to alleged violence
Responsibility for protection of minors and vulnerable people in the church. Accountability and transparency principles
Unique Video Materials: lectures is accompanied by illustrations that help you better absorb the material and make learning more engaging.
Scripts and Additional Materials: each lecture comes with scripts and supplementary materials for a deeper understanding of the topic
Certificate: after successfully completing the final test, you will receive a certificate that validates your learning and acquired knowledge.