Child Lures Prevention
        Program Introduced

        On March 10th Pastors, Parochial Vicars,
       Deacons, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth
       Ministry Coordinators, and Pastoral Associates
       gathered at Holy Rosary parish center in Caribou
       for the introduction of the new "Child Lures
       Prevention" program.  Deacon Tom Deignan of
       the Diocese of Portland, introduced the program
       and speakers for the afternoon presentation. 
       
       Bishop Richard Malone opened the afternoon
       with prayer and spoke about the importance
       of creating a safe environment for our children.
       He also spoke about the progress we have
       made in making our churches and facilities
       safe for all people, especially children and
       young people. 
      
       Barbara Smith; Director of the
       Diocesan Office of Catechetics and Initiation
       and Sr. Rosemary T. Donohue, SND;
       Superintendant of Catholic Schools spoke 
       about the selection process and how a team
       of teachers, clergy and parents came to 
       choose "Child Lures Prevention" over other 
       programs available.  

       Pastors were asked to assemble teams in
       their parishes who will be  trained to 
       present the program to children, parents,
       grandparents and all interested in the safety 
       and wellbeing of our children.  The plan is to 
       have the program fully implemented in our
       Catholic parishes and schools by the Fall of 2005.