Child Protection Sunday

In response to a request from Pope Francis, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has set aside Sunday, September 10, 2017, Child Protection Sunday, as a Day of Prayer and Penance for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Abuse.

The following resources have been provided by the National Committee for Professional Standards:

Letter from the National Committee for Professional Standards

"What do children and young people think about safety" poster

Newsletter insert suggestions

Prayers of the Faithful suggestions

Homily Notes

"See Me, Hear Me" Prayer

Children's Mass or Liturgy "See Me, Hear Me"

"See Me, Hear Me" poster competition

Existing liturgy and prayer resources can be located here for parishes and communities to use or adapt as required.

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -