Archbishop Hebda’s Promulgation Letters containing the approved providers for Personal Safety Lesson curriculum for the 2026-2027 program year have been released!
Are you responsible for planning faith formation or sacramental preparation lessons at your parish? Do you plan curriculum for your Catholic school?
It is a requirement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and this Archdiocese, that parishes and schools implement personal safety instruction for children in faith formation programs or who attend Catholic school.
The Safe Environment Coordinators have been provided a copy of the guidelines for the 2026-27 program year. As you plan for the coming program year, please collaborate with your Safe Environment Coordinator to ensue that the materials used this year meet the requirements outlined in the guidelines and that records of student attendance/absences are retained in accordance with parish/school policies.
You can reference the following guides with the 2026-2027 Personal Safety Lesson (PSL) requirements:
- Developing Personal Safety Lessons & Guidelines
- Promulgation Letters of Approved Curriculum for 2026-2027 – ENGLISH & SPANISH
- Options for Supplemental Curriculum – MUST be used in addition to an approved curriculum
*Adaptations may be made to accommodate the needs of a particular community or the developmental needs of a child. Please contact your Safe Environment Coordinator & Program Liaison for guidance in these instances.
