Supervising adult – a person at least 21 years of age who has accepted a role as a leader in youth ministry and who meets the following requirements:
Has completed the Diocesan “Safe Church” and Anti-racism training or the equivalent with written documentation.
Has regularly attended church at one congregation for at least a year.
Has NO history of sexual misconduct or abuse. Persons with such a history may not be used in any capacity with a youth event. Any person accused of improper behavior is to be removed from diocesan youth ministry until the issue is resolved.
Chaperone – Any adult assisting at a youth event under the direction and authority of a supervising adult.
Leaders Standards
In addition to the requirements listed above all adult leaders at a youth event must meet the following standards of behavior:
1.No adult may date, become romantically or sexually involved with a youth. Adults must be aware of their physical, mental and emotional interaction with youth at all times.
2.No adult is to give personal gifts or money of inappropriate value to youth without first consulting with the parents or the other adult leaders.
Guidelines for leaders at diocesan youth events as passed by Youth Commission
