Upcoming Diocesan Celebrations

Save the Date and mark your calendars to attend the following celebrations and special events to take place during the month of May in the Diocese of Palm Beach: May 6: Ordination to the Priesthood @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola May 7: Annual Marian Festival @ Emmanuel Church May 10: Graduation for School of Christian Formation Students @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola May 13: Jubilee Celebration for Religious @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola May 21: Graduation Mass for High School Students @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola

For more information, visit www.diocesepb.org/events

Upcoming Diocesan Celebrations Save the Date and mark your calendars to attend the following celebrations and special events to take place during the month of May in the Diocese of Palm Beach: May 6: Ordination to the Priesthood @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola May 7: Annual Marian Festival @ Emmanuel Church May 10: Graduation for School of Christian Formation Students @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola May 13: Jubilee Celebration for Religious @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola May 21: Graduation Mass for High School Students @ Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola

For more information, visit www.diocesepb.org/events

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer for Vocations

© 2011, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Good Shepherd, detail from the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Bancel La Farge and Ravenna Mosaic Company, 1926. Photograph courtesy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC, 2011.Photographer: Geraldine M. Rohling.

Secretariat of clergy, conSecrated life and VocationS

www.ForYourVocation.org • www.usccb.org

PARENTS, HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT…

… WHEN do I start talking to my child about virtuous living and authentic love? … WHAT should I say? … HOW do I let my child know that they are made in the image of God with inherent dignity? … WHERE do I begin to teach them that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?

Family Honor will answer these questions and more during Leading & Loving, our new adult-only program for any parent or guardian of a child from birth to 11 years of age.

Leading & Loving is a unique Catholic program that will help you become more confident and equip you to raise virtuous children who are prepared to successfully navigate our confusing culture and how to respond to your young child’s questions about the truth & meaning of God’s gift of sexuality.

Topics include: • Our bodies as a visible sign of God to be honored • God’s gift of sexuality: How do I share its awe & wonder? • The language of love: How do I speak it? • Dealing with tough issues with truth and mercy

Friday, May 12 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. & Saturday, May 13 from 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church ~ Family Center ~ 1200 East 10 th Street Stuart, FL 34996

Register at: www.diocesepb.org/leadingandloving

Fee: $35 per family ~ Payable at Check-In ~ Includes materials + snacks & light breakfast & lunch Note: Free childcare is provided on Saturday only for those who pre-register their children.

A family-centered Catholic approach to chastity education

SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH OFFICE OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE For more information, contact Cathy Loh at 561-775-9524 or cloh@diocesepb.org

Marzo 24, 2012

9:00am-3:00pm Parroquia “St. Ann”

West Palm Beach, Florida

Fecha límite de inscripción: Marzo 19, 2012

Donación: $10

Taller Diocesano de Música Litúrgica

Para Integrantes de Coros y Grupos Musicales

Conferencista: Pedro Rubalcava

Temática: - Papel de la Música y los músicos en la Liturgia.

- Estructura y dinámica de la misa y la selección de la música que acompaña.

- Año litúrgico y la solemnidad progresiva.

Mayo 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parroquia “St. Peter” 1701 Indian Creek Parkway

Jupiter, Florida 33458

Registrarse antes de Mayo 5, 2017 A: 561- 775-9544 / burrea@diocesepb.org

DIOCESIS DE PALM BEACH

MUSIC . WORSHIP . SERVICE

Pedro Rubalcava | Biografía

Pedro Rubalcava es un conocido presentador de

talleres y artistas a nivel nacional que domina varios

estilos musicales. El compositor ha dirigido grupos

litúrgicos y musicales por más de 35 años. Durante los

últimos 24 años ha trabajado en el ministerio pastoral y

profesional en varias áreas de liturgia y música,

evangelización, juventud y ministerio de jóvenes adultos.

Actualmente, Pedro es el director de ministerios

hispanos de Oregon Catholic Press. También sirve en la mesa directiva del Instituto Nacional Hispano de Liturgia

representando a la región Noroeste. Su colección

musical más reciente, Mi Boca Proclamará Tu Alabanza

/ My Mouth Will Proclaim Your Praise, es nuestro recurso bilingüe para la liturgia de las horas. Vive en Damascus, Oregon, con su esposa y sus dos hijos.

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SUPPORT THECATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNConnect with Christ

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Your gifts to the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) bring the message of the Gospel to people from all walks of life, all around the world.

Where do your donations go?

Fifty percent of all funds collected remains in your diocese to fund local communications projects. The other half helps to fund national and international programs that use the media to evangelize. In the past year, CCC funds have made possible:

• TV and e-books to the faithful in five developing countries

• 365 days of audio podcasts and video reflections on the daily readings

• Over 127 million page views on the USCCB.org website in 2015

• Thousands of Catholics engaged daily through social media channels

• Millions of people reached . . . and still counting!

By supporting the CCC, you help bring the gospel message to “everyone, without exception,” as Pope Francis asks.

“ God Bless you for this wonderful way to begin my days. Before 6:30 Mass I read the readings. When I return home later I then watch the video reflection for more insight. Please let everyone there know what a wonderful work all of you are doing.”

—Patty O., Centennial, CO

The Catholic Communication Campaign. Connect with Christ.

Support the Catholic Communication Campaign today!

To learn more about the Catholic Communication Cam-paign and the projects it supports, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

“As sons and daughters of God, we are called to communicate with everyone, without exception.”

—Pope Francis, Message for 50th World Communications Day, 2016

SUPPORT THECATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

2015 CCC FINANCIALSDistribution of Funding in 2015

Grants (External and Internal): 99.5%

Fundraising, Promotions, and Program Expenses: 0.5%

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNOffice of National Collections3211 Fourth Street NE • Washington, DC 20017-1194202-541-3400 • fax 202-541-3460 • www.usccb.org/ccc

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THROUGH THE INTERNET, PRINT MEDIA, TELEVISION, AND RADIO . . . CONNECT WITH CHRISTSUPPORT THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

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A TRAVÉS DEL INTERNET, LOS MEDIOS IMPRESOS, LA TELEVISIÓN Y LA RADIO. . . CONÉCTATE CON CRISTOAPOYA LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA DE LA COMUNICACIÓN

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SUPPORT THECATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

APOYA LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA DE LA COMUNICACIÓN

Connect with Christ

Conéctate con Cristo

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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNOffice of National Collections3211 Fourth Street NE • Washington, DC 20017-1194202-541-3400 • fax 202-541-3460 • www.usccb.org/ccc

Sus donativos a la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación (CCC) llevan el mensaje del Evangelio alrededor del mundo a personas de toda condición.

¿A dónde van sus donaciones?

El 50 por ciento de todos los fondos recaudados permanece en su diócesis para financiar proyectos locales en el área de las comunicaciones. La otra mitad ayuda a financiar programas nacionales e internacionales que usan los medios de comuni-cación en la evangelización. El año pasado, los fondos de la CCC hicieron esto realidad:

• TV y libros digitales para los fieles en cinco países en desarrollo

• 365 días de podcasts (redifusión multimedia) y de videos con reflexiones sobre las lecturas diarias

• Más de 127 millones de visitas a la página web de USCCB.org en el 2015

• Miles de católicos participan diariamente a través de los canales de los medios sociales

• Se está llegando a millones de personas . . . ¡y seguimos contando!

Al apoyar a la CCC, ustedes ayudan a llevar el mensaje del evangelio a “todos, sin exclusión”, como lo solicita el papa Francisco.

“ Dios los bendiga por la manera maravillosa en la que empiezo mis días. Antes de la Misa de las 6:30, leo las lecturas. Cuando más tarde regreso a casa, veo el video de reflexión para tener una idea más clara. Por favor, háganles saber a todos allí acerca de la maravillosa labor que todos ustedes están haciendo”.

—Patty O., Centennial, CO

La Campaña Católica de la Comunicación. Conéctate con Cristo.

¡Apoya hoy a la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación!

Para aprender más acerca de la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación y de los proyectos que ésta financia, visita www.usccb.org/ccc.

“Como hijos de Dios estamos llamados a comunicar con todos, sin exclusión”.

—Papa Francisco, Mensaje para la Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales, 2016

APOYA LACAMPAÑA CATÓLICA de la COMUNICACIÓN

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ESTADO FINANCIERO DE LA CCC 2015 Distribución de fondos en el 2015

Subvenciones (Externas e internas): 99.5%

Recaudación de fondos, promociones y gastos del programa: 0.5%

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Find & Follow Us! Did you know the Diocese of Palm Beach and some of its ministries are on Facebook? Look for our official pages listed below and please “Like” and follow us!

www.facebook.com/DiocesePB www.facebook.com/PBVocations www.facebook.com/Catholic-Charities-Palm-Beach www.facebook.com/DoPBCatholicSchools

Our Catholic Sunday Mass on TV Dates & Time: May 7, 14, 21, & 28. 9:00 AM Produced by the diocese, this Mass airs each Sunday on CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel. Request a free missal. Contact 561-775-9529 or visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass

Annual Diocesan Marian Festival Date & Time: May 7, 2 PM Location: Emmanuel Church, Delray Beach Includes a procession of different Marian images, Rosary Prayer, Welcoming Ceremony with Bishop Barbarito and more. Featured image of this year’s Festival Patroness: Our Lady of Fatima. Contact: 561-496-2480

Priestly Ordination Date & Time: May 6, 11:00 AM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Bishop Barbarito invites all to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Transitional Deacons Martin Dunne III and Wisman Simeon. Contact: 561-775-9529

Annual Mass for School of Christian Formation (SCF) Graduates Date & Time: May 10, 7:00 PM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG A celebration of students who have completed the entire curriculum of the SCF. The entire faith community is invited. Phone: 561-775--9544

Leading & Loving – For Parents Only Date & Time: May 12 & 13 (Fri. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; Sat. 8:45 AM - 1:45 PM) Location: St. Joseph Church, Stuart Presented by Family Honor Educators, this program provides a family-centered approach to values and chastity education. For parents of young children, newborn through early teens, Cost $35/family (materials & meal included). Preregistration required. Free childcare available. Contact: 561-775-9524

Month’s Mind Requiem Mass Date & Time: May 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach Held in the outdoor chapel, this Mass is for those who have been laid to rest the previous month, all of the deceased at the cemetery and all the holy souls in Purgatory. Contact: 561-793-0711

Jubilee Celebration for Religious Date & Time: May 13, 4:30 PM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Religious celebrating milestone anniversaries of 50, 60, 65 & 70 years will be recognized by celebrant Bishop Barbarito. A special by-invitation- only dinner for only Jubilarians, will follow. Contact: 561-775-9554

Catholic Charities Great Give Date& Time: May 17, Midnight to midnight Location: online Catholic Charities is participating in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online giving event. Each donation made will be amplified by bonus pool dollars and hourly prizes! To donate & for more information, visit www.catholiccharitiesdpbg.org

Spanish Liturgical Music Workshop Date & Time: May 20, 9 AM – 3 PM Location: St. Peter Church, Jupiter Presenter will be Pedro Rubalcava, Director of Hispanic Ministries of OCP will present on worship liturgy & music. Free workshop. Registration is required. Contact: 561-775-9544

Graduation Mass for High School Students Date & Time: May 21, 5:00 PM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Bishop Barbarito will congratulate the students and provide a special blessing. There is a Registration Deadline for students to be recognized. Students should contact their parish office.

For more information on the events listed below and other listings from our parishes, schools, cemetery and seminary, please view our diocesan online Events Calendar at www.diocesepb.org/events

MANDATORY GUARDIANSHIP

EDUCATION TRAINING

COURSE

Effective October 1, 1989, the Florida

Legislature completely revised the guardianship

statue (Chapter 744). In order to ensure that all

guardians understand their legal duties to both

their ward and the court, and in compliance with

the new statutes, the Legislature passed a law

(F.S. 744.3145) requiring all guardians to

complete a course of study approved by the

Chief Judge of the Circuit Court and taught by a

court-appointed organization.

The Circuit Court in Palm Beach County has

approved a training course which is sponsored

by the Palm Beach County Bar Association and

presented by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of

Palm Beach, Inc.

For information regarding course dates,

times, and location, contact Catholic Charities

at 561-345-2000 x208. As a guardian appoint-

ed by this Court, you are required to successfully

complete this training course within four (4)

months after your appointment as guardian.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE

and file a certificate of completion with the

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Guardianship

Division, may result in court imposed sanctions

including removal as guardian, surcharge, and/or

refusal to award a guardian’s fee.

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Fifteenth Judicial Circuit

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attendees who complete the following:

UNIT 1 Legal Duties and Responsibilities

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UNIT 3 Preparation of Habilitation Plans and

Annual Guardianship Reports,

Including Financial Accounting for

the Ward’s Property

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Aid the Ward

www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org

GUARDIANSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM Sponsored By

PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Guardianship Education Committee

Presented By

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc.

2017 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (PLEASE SELECT ONE )

Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:00-5:00 PM

Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:00-5:00 PM

Saturday, July 29, 2017 9:00-5:00 PM

Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:00-5:00 PM

Last Name First Name

Mailing Address Apt. No. Telephone

City State Zip County

Registration– Fee for class is $75.00 per

person. Please make check payable to Catholic

Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. and

mail with this application.

NOTE: No admittance without registration

RETURN THIS PORTION WITH CHECK TO:

Catholic Charities Office of Elder Affairs

P. O. Box 8246 West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Contact us at: 561-345-2000 x208

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ALL classes will be held at the Embassy Suites located at:

1601 Belevedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

PLEASE COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW

Echoes of Faith Plus

Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church

1200 East 10th Street

Stuart, FL 34996

Place: Family Center

Time: Four session program

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from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

To obtain a certificate you need attend all 4 sessions.

Meal: Refreshments and lunch will be served

Presenter: Mrs. Kit Johansen

Child care: Available (If needed, please indicate as you register.)

Fee: $ 8.00 per session

Contact person: Sr. Jadwiga Drapala, CACh

Tel. (772) 287-2727 ext. 107 or srjadwiga@sjcflorida.org

Day of Reflection Date & Time: May 3, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach Presentation by Deacon John Clarke on the topic, “Staying Clear from the Summer Time Blues. Cost is $30. Reservations required. Contact: 561-626-1300

A Life in the Spirit Seminar Date: May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1 & 8, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: St. Paul of the Cross Church, North Palm Beach A seven-week seminar meeting once a week through June 8th to help others gain a personal relationship with Jesus & experience God's power and love in their daily lives. Registration required. Call parish office. Contact: 561-626-1873

Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents Association (Southern Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: May 6, 10 AM Location: Ascension Church, Boca Raton Held the 1st Saturday of every month for grandparents who desire to help their children and grandchildren grow their faith. We meet in the parish hall at 10 a.m. following 9 a.m. Mass. Contact: 561-289-2640

Cinco de Mayo Date: May 6, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: St. Therese de Lisieux Church, Wellington The parish CCW hosts this celebration with a Mexican Buffet, Mariachi Band & raffles. Cost $25/pp. Tickets on sale now. Contact: 561-352-9991

Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents Association (Central Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: May 13, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Held on the 2nd Saturday of the month for grandparents who want to “pass on their faith” to their children and grandchildren. We meet following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Contact: 561-626-8027

Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents

Association (Southern Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: May 22, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Emmanuel Church, Delray Beach Held on the 4th Monday of the month, for grandparents who want to “pass on their faith” & help their children and grandchildren to grow their faith. Contact: 561-496-2640

Monthly Holy Hour of Prayer and Adoration Date & Time: May 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Held on the last Thursday of the month. Includes simple praise & worship of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist, and ends with Benediction. Priests also available for confession. A social gathering will immediately follow. All are welcome Contact: 561-622-2565

Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests Date & Time: May 27, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Held on the last Saturday of the month following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Join us as we pray for our priests. Contact: 561-371-1658

Healing Retreat with Fr. Robert Richardson Date: May 26 to 28 Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach This weekend retreat will be led by Fr. Robert Richardson Registration & deposit are required. Cost $210. Contact: 561-626-1300

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For more information on the events listed above and other events

happening at our parishes, schools & “around” our diocese,

please view our diocesan online Events Calendar at

www.diocesepb.org/events

St. Paul of the Cross Community of Healing Love

invites you to a

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT 7 WEEK SEMINAR

Beginning Thursday, April 27, 2017 7:00 – 8:30 PM

St. Paul of the Cross Parish Hall 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach

The seminar consists of praise and worship music, video presentations, prayer, witness talks, and small group discussions.

Sessions will focus on developing a personal relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and help you to experience God’s power and love in your daily life.

VIDEO Presentations by FATHER AL LAUER of Presentation Ministries April 27 God’s Love May 4 Salvation May 11 New Life May 18 Receiving God’s Gift *includes Sacrament of Penance

May 25 Baptism in the Holy Spirit *includes individual prayer for release of the Spirit June 1 Growth in the Spirit June 8 Transformation in Christ

St. Paul of the Cross Church is on the north end of Singer Island. From the North, Jack Nicklaus Drive is an extension of PGA Blvd. Church is 1.2 miles beyond the intersection of PGA and US Hwy 1, on the left. From the South, church is 5 miles north of the Blue Heron Bridge, on right.

Come and develop a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit! Please email or call the Parish Office to register!

office@paulcross.org 561-626-1873

TRUST – SURRENDER – BELIEVE – RECEIVE

St. Therese CCW invites you to

Celebrate

RAFFLES / CASH SPLIT

Saturday, May 6, 2017

St. Therese Pavilion 6 pm - 11 pm

$ 25.00 /pp

FOOD, DRINKS, MARIACHIE BAND

Chips & Salsa

Chicken Fajitas, Beef Taco’s, Ropa Vieja

Yellow & White Rice

Refried & Black Beans, & Plantains

Flan & Mexican Tea Cake Cookies

For More Info, Contact:

Elizabeth Gesacion 561-352-9991

Summer Safety Tips for

Kids & Families

Family outings to parks may be wonderful opportunities for family members to bond and spend quality time together. How can you keep your kids safe? The diocesan Office of Safe Environments and Vulnerable Adults provides safety tips to keep children safe in amusement or theme parks, when home alone, and online. Visit www.diocesepb.org/resources to find these valuable resources and tips: • Park Safety: What to tell your children before you go to the amusement park & what as

parent/guardian you need to do once there. • Gaming Safety • NetSmartz: age-appropriate resources to teach children ages 5-17 how to be safer online &

offline. • KidSmartz: educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5

to practice safer behaviors. • For Teens, Tweens, Parents and Educators: resources on using social media, sexting,

and cyberbullying • Safe to Compete: safety for student athletes and coaches.

Find these resources at www.diocesepb.org/resources

Office of Safe Environments and Vulnerable Adults www.diocesepb.org/safe-environments 561-775-9593

For Child Safety inAMUSEMENT OR THEME PARKS

Family outings to amusement and theme parks may be wonderful opportunities for family members to bond and spend quality time together. Visits to amusement parks often provide children with lifelong memories of “meeting” their favorite cartoon character or having their own “real-life” action adventure.

For a parent or guardian these outings may also be sources of stress and concern. Both adults and children may become distracted by the excitement of the rides and attractions. Taking the time to plan your trip with your children may help make your outing to the amusement or theme park safer and more enjoyable. Here are a few steps your family may take to help ensure happy memories.

Before going to the park, tell your children to...

■ PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION to who they are with and where they are located in the park.

■ STAY with others and never be alone in the park or become isolated with anyone, even characters in costume. Tell your children not to accept any prizes, offers, or gifts from anyone until they have CHECKED FIRST with you. Caution your children not to engage in conversation with or offer assistance to anyone until they have checked first with you.

■ TELL you if anyone approaches them or makes them feel sad, scared, or confused. Teach your children if anyone tries to grab them to loudly yell, “This person is trying to take me” or “This person is not my father/mother.”

■ TEACH your children to GO to the closest “Help/Information Center” if they become lost or separated while in the park and ask the park staff members to “find my parents/guardians, and

have them meet me.” In the case of older children, make the “Help/Information Center” the designated meeting place. Make sure your children understand they should never search for you on their own or look for you outside the park, especially in the parking lot.

You can apply these same rules when your children are taking part in a field trip with their school or youth group. If you are not joining your children for the trip, instruct them to tell the responsible adult in charge or designated chaperone if anything makes them feel sad, scared, or confused.

As a parent or guardian you should…

■ Get information about the park prior to your trip and review the park guidelines, particularly those regarding lost children. Discuss the information as a family, including what to do if lost or separated. Ask your children what they would do in certain situations and practice appropriate actions and responses with your children.

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■ Get a map of the park and identify the “Help/Information Centers” throughout, reminding your children these are places to go if they become lost or separated. Planning ahead can assist in a speedy and safe reunion.

■ Talk to your children about park staff members who may be able to help them should they become lost or separated, need assistance, or are in trouble. Staff members may include uniformed law-enforcement or security officers and park employees with nametags.

■ Instruct your children not to wear clothing or accessories displaying their names.

■ Make sure your children know how to reach you if separated. Instruct your children to carry a contact card with your name and telephone numbers, such as work and cell, in case they become lost or otherwise need assistance. This card should be hidden from plain view. If your children have cell phones, make certain contact information for you and other trusted adults is programmed into those devices. A trusted adult is a person you have come to rely on and with whom you and your children feel comfortable. Talk with your children about who is a trusted adult, and how trusted adults may help them contact you.

■ Consider having your children wear brightly colored clothes so they may be easier to spot in the park.

■ Accompany young children on rides in the park. Older children should stay in groups and TAKE A FRIEND with them wherever they are in the park. If you decide to let young children go on rides without you, wait with them in line, watch them enter the ride, and immediately meet them when they exit the ride.

■ Accompany younger children to restrooms in the park. Older children should TAKE A FRIEND with them when going to the restroom.

■ Report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately to authorities.

■ Report your children missing immediately if they become lost or are separated in the park, and be prepared to give an accurate and detailed description of your children. You should carry a current color photograph and be able to describe the clothes your children are wearing. If you carry a camera with you in the park, consider taking each child’s photograph when arriving.

■ Make certain there will be qualified supervision of your children by trusted adults if you are considering granting permission for them to take part in a field trip to an amusement or theme park.

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para la seguridad de los niños enLOS PARQUES DE DIVERSIONES O TEMÁTICOS

Las salidas de la familia a los parques de diversiones o temáticos pueden ofrecer oportunidades maravillosas para estrechar vínculos y divertirse juntos. Las visitas a los parques de diversiones pueden ser momentos especiales que dejan en los niños recuerdos inolvidables de haber “conocido” a su personaje favorito de historieta o de haber vivido su propia aventura de acción “verdadera”.

Para un padre o guardián esas salidas pueden ser también motivo de tensión y de preocupación. Tanto los adultos como los niños pueden distraerse con toda la excitación de los juegos y las atracciones. Haga que su ida al parque sea más segura y agradable desde el principio hasta el final dedicando tiempo a planificar su viaje e incluya a sus hijos en ese proceso. Las siguientes son algunas de las cosas que su familia puede hacer para asegurar recuerdos felices.

Antes de ir al parque, dígales a sus hijos que...

■ PRESTEN ATENCIÓN CUIDADOSA con quién están y dónde están en el parque.■ PERMANEZCAN con otros y que nunca estén solos en el parque o se queden solos con alguien, aunque

sean personajes disfrazados. Dígales a sus hijos que no deben aceptar ningún premio, ofrecimiento ni regalo de nadie hasta que lo hayan CONSULTADO PRIMERO con usted. Adviértales que no entren en conversación ni ofrezcan ayuda a nadie hasta que lo hayan consultado primero con usted.

■ Le DIGAN a usted si alguien se les aproxima o los hace sentir tristes, asustados o confusos. Enséñeles a sus hijos que si se les aproxima alguien que trata de llevárselos, griten “¡Esta persona está tratando de llevarme!” o “¡Esta persona no es mi padre/madre!”.

■ ENSEÑE a sus hijos que si se pierden o quedan separados del grupo mientras están en el parque deben IR al “Centro de Ayuda/Información” (Help/Information Center) más cercano y pedirles a los empleados del parque que “encuentren a mis padres/guardianes y háganlos venir a buscarme”. En el caso de niños

de más edad, arreglar para que el “Centro de Ayuda/Información” sea el lugar de reunión establecido. Asegúrese de que sus niños saben que nunca deberían salir a buscarle a usted por su cuenta o ir a buscarle fuera del parque, especialmente en el área de estacionamiento.

Usted puede aplicar estas mismas reglas cuando sus hijos participan en una excursión con la escuela o su grupo juvenil. Si usted no los acompaña en esa excursión, instrúyalos para que le digan al adulto responsable a cargo o al cuidador designado si algo los hace sentir tristes, asustados o confusos.

Como padre o guardián usted debería…

■ Obtener información sobre el parque antes del viaje y examinar las normas del parque, particularmente las que se refieren a niños perdidos. Comparta esta información con su familia, incluso lo que deben hacer si se pierden o quedan separados. Pregúnteles a los niños qué harían en ciertas situaciones y practique con ellos las acciones y respuestas apropiadas.

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■ Obtener un mapa del parque e identificar todos los “Centros de Ayuda/Información”, recordando a sus hijos que estos son los lugares a los cuales deben ir en caso de que se pierdan o queden separados. Tener un plan de antemano debería ayudar a un reencuentro más rápido y seguro.

■ Hablar con sus hijos sobre el personal del parque que puede ayudarles si se pierden o quedan separados, si necesitan ayuda o si se encuentran en dificultades. Los miembros del personal pueden ser oficiales de policía uniformados o agentes de seguridad y empleados del parque con tarjeta de identidad.

■ Instruir a sus hijos a no usar ropas o llevar artículos en los que se muestre su nombre.■ Asegurarse de que sus hijos saben cómo comunicarse con usted si se separan. Enséñeles a llevar

una tarjeta de contacto con el nombre de usted y números de teléfono, como los de su celular o del lugar donde trabaja, para el caso de que se pierdan o necesiten ayuda. Esta tarjeta no debería estar a la vista. Si sus hijos tienen teléfonos celulares, asegúrese de que esos aparatos tengan programada cierta información de contacto con usted y otros adultos de confianza. Un adulto de confianza es una persona en la que usted confía y con quien usted y sus hijos se sienten cómodos. Explique a sus hijos quien es un adulto de confianza y cómo los adultos de confianza les pueden ayudar a comunicarse con usted.

■ Considerar que sus hijos vistan ropas de colores brillantes para que sea más fácil ubicarlos en el parque.■ Acompañar a los niños más pequeños en los juegos en el parque. Los niños de más edad deberían

permanecer en grupos y LLEVAR UN AMIGO con ellos a cualquier lugar que vayan en el parque. Si usted decide que los niños pequeños suban a los juegos sin usted, espere con ellos en la fila, asegúrese de que entren y júntese de inmediato con ellos cuando salen.

■ Acompañar a los niños más pequeños a los baños en el parque. Los niños de más edad deberían LLEVAR UN AMIGO con ellos cuando van al baño.

■ Informar a las autoridades inmediatamente de toda conducta sospechosa o impropia.

■ Informar inmediatamente de su desaparición si sus hijos se pierden o se separan de usted mientras están en el parque, y estar preparado a suministrar una descripción precisa y detallada de los niños. Debería tener también con usted una fotografía en colores reciente y poder describir con precisión las ropas que visten sus hijos. Si dispone de una cámara fotográfica en el parque considere la posibilidad de fotografiar a cada uno de los niños cuando llegan.

■ Asegurarse de que sus hijos tendrán supervisión calificada por adultos de confianza si usted está considerando dar permiso a sus hijos para que participen en una excursión a un parque de diversiones o temático.

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