HAGåTñA (GUAM)
Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam]
April 24, 2022
By Julianne Hernandez
The Archdiocese of Agana has been encouraging Catholic parishioners throughout the island to wear blue in support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month while participating in special “Blue Novenas” and “Blue Sunday” healing masses.
“Especially with the news now, you’ll always hear something about a child being abused or neglected going on in our islands,” said Tricia Tenorio, the Archdiocese of Agana’s Safe Environment Coordinator. “We pray for those families experiencing that and we all just have to work together and prevent child abuse in our churches, our homes and our island.”
Throughout the month of April, the Archdiocese has been working to raise awareness among Catholic youth with activities done within the 13 Catholic schools and 26 parishes.
Students at some Catholic schools have created art projects that are on display throughout their campuses and churches in a show of support, while other schools had students lead special prayers and rosaries for healing.
According to Tenorio, Catholic parishes and schools step up their efforts during Child Abuse Prevention Month to advocate for children, not just within the church community, but all over Guam.Play Video
Contact reporter Julianne Hernandez at jhernandez@guampdn.com or 671-488-1439.