Training dates set

"Protecting God's Children," developed by Virtus, a division of the National Risk Retention Group, has been selected by the Albany Diocese as its educational program for the prevention of child sexual abuse.

The program has three main objectives: awareness of child sexual abuse, knowing the signs of such abuse and knowing what to do if abuse is suspected. The ultimate goal is to provide safe environments for children and young people.

The program is being offered throughout the Diocese. No registration is required, but it would be helpful and can be done on-line. The following are upcoming presentations (go to www.rcda.org to keep updated):

MAY 19

* Our Lady of the Assumption, Latham, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

MAY 22

* Catholic Central High, Troy, 12:30 p.m.

* Holy Trinity, Cohoes, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

JUNE 5

* St. Mary/St. Paul's, Hudson Falls, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

JUNE 6

* Our Lady of Victory, Troy, 12-3:30 p.m.

JUNE 9

* St. Henry's, Averill Park, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

JUNE 10

* St. Clement's, Saratoga Springs, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

JUNE 20

* St. John the Evangelist, Schenectady, 1-3:30 p.m.

JUNE 23

* St. Matthew's, Voorheesville, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

JUNE 24

* St. Michael's, Troy, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

AUGUST 26

* St. Madeleine Sophie, Guilderland, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

SEPT. 23

* St. Casimir's, Amsterdam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

OCT. 15

* St. Madeleine Sophie, Guilderland, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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