Mandated Curriculum for Children & Teens

All parishes and Catholic schools are required to provide age-appropriate training to children on the topic of sexual abuse awareness. The Diocese of Buffalo has provided sample lesson plans for your use and adaptation. These samples provide the age-appropriate learning goal, although teachers may use other strategies. Questions about the lessons and resources may be directed to Elaine Dankowski at 716-847-5516 or email at edankowski@buffalodiocese.org. 

To review the policy please click here: Diocesan Policy. Each parish catechetical leader/principal must submit a documentation form indicating that they have conducted the learning on a annual basis. This form and other information is available below:

• 2012 Documentation Form
• Correlation of for training to Diocesan Human Growth and Development Curriculum (PDF)
• Sexual Abuse Awareness Resources

Sample Lesson Plans:

• Sample - Grade K-2 (PDF)
• Sample - Grade 3-5 (PDF)
• Sample - Grade 6-8 (PDF)
• Sample - Grade 9-12 (PDF)
• Intergenerational plan (PDF)