Our parish community is made of so many people who all come from different walks of life to gather around the Eucharisitc Celebration of the Mass.  

As all are welcomed into our community, the safety and respect of each person is important to us, especially our children.

St. John Neumann is in compliance with the directives that have been set forth by the Diocese of Manchester and the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.

Each parish has a Coordinator of Safe Environment.  This person makes sure that all volunteers who are working with minors have completed their background checks and Safe Haven program.  This person also oversees the safety of the building when chidren are present.  For instance, when there is a class with minors in it, that there are two adults present.  This person works with the Diocese to ensure that all the records are up to date.  They also prepare for any trips or lockins that take place making sure that those present have completed the necessary training and are in compliance with the Code and Policy.  This person oversees that all students learn about safety within their environment through a program called Circles of Care.  

For Adults
Begining in 2001, all clergy, parish and school staff and volunteers who work with minors have been required to attend a workshop called Protecting God's Children.  In this program, adults learned their responsibility in reporting abuse and neglect of monors, how to keep minors safe, and what the guidelines are for the Diocese.  Today, this workshop has evolved into Safe Haven, is also offered online, and has a required refresher course every 4 years.   As part of this process, a criminal background check is also required every 4 years. 

Each year, the Bishop reviews and adjusts as need the Policy for the Protectection of children and young people and the Code of Conduct, in which all clergy, staff and volunteers (who work with minors) must read and sign that they understand the material. 
                      To view the Code and Policy click here

For Children and Youth
Every year, all the children and youth attend a program called Circles of Care.  In this program, they learn age appropriate personal safety in regards to those that are around, respecting their self and others, and being safe in our world.  

To learn more about how to assist your child in carring our God's call for them to love their self and others, please check out this page on the Diocese of Manchester 


Report a Child Sexual Abuse
In the state of New Hamshire, all adults are Mandatory reporters.  click for more information


To learn more about the Diocese of Manchester's child safety program, please click here

For More information on Child Safety, please contact Teri Schmitt in the Front Office or at tschmitt@sjnnh.org.