Safe Environment Clearance is required for all Clergy and all paid staff members.
All volunteers who work with a ministry involved with youth (under age 18) and/or vulnerable adults must maintain an active Safe Environment Clearance.
Members of the Parish and/or School community who function in leadership positions such as members of the major Parish and School Finance & Advisory Councils, Liturgical Ministers such as Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist, Lectors, Ushers & Greeters, as well as the President or Chairperson of major Parish and School Organizations are expected to maintain an active Safe Environment Clearance and implement Safe Environment practices in any activity undertaken by that organization.
All volunteers, regardless of the ministry in which they serve, are invited to become “Safe Environment Cleared Adults” in order to expand our body of individuals who practice awareness, vigilance, and appropriate action with respect to the risks of neglect or abuse.
Checklist to become a Safe Environment Cleared Adult:
ü Must be 18 years of age
ü Must be a Member of the Parish for at least 6 months (does not apply to “staff”)
ü Must complete, sign and submit the Safe Environment Screening Form*
ü Must review and accept the provisions of the Safe Environment Program & the Policy on Sexual Misconduct as indicated by a signed “Acknowledgment Form”*
ü Must complete a personal interview with the Ministry Head for whom you wish to volunteer (or a designee).
ü Must receive positive responses to Reference Checks
ü Must receive a “clear” report from a Criminal Background Check. (Background Checks are reviewed every two years.)
ü Must participate in a designated initial Safe Environment training and then in annual updates including a variety of related topics.
In addition to the above, applicants for paid staff positions must complete the
ü Application for Employment* and
ü Computer System/Internet Use Policy Acknowledgment Form*
*Click “Downloads” to find these forms.
Safe Environment Advisory Committee Mission Statement
Safe Environment Advisory Committee Members