Safe Environment
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Safe Environment Requirements for Volunteers; aka “Disciples”
Please click HERE to sign up for Training Sessions.
Creating a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults is a priority of the Fort Worth Diocese. To achieve that goal, our Bishop Michael Olson, requires that each person who serves the Church, or any of the organizations in the Church in any capacity, be certified in a Safe Environment program provided by the Diocese. The purpose of the program is to help the people of the church become the eyes and ears of the community, with the united goal of ensuring the safety of its members from any form of abuse.
The current safe environment program used by the Diocese is VIRTUS, and following is a list of requirements to achieve certification in this program:- Create a personal profile online in the VIRTUS software program.
- Agree to/sign a Code of Conduct Policy
- Agree to/sign a Social Media Policy
- Complete/submit a Volunteer Ministry Application.
- Attend an Awareness Session within the Ft. Worth Diocese.
- Agree to and process approval for a background check.
- Renew certification within timelines required by Ft. Worth Diocese.
Just call the parish office to be connected with the Director, or Ministry Lead, of the ministry you wish to serve in to schedule an interview. We look forward to meeting you personally and hope you will join our team; serving God and our community. Thank you for your willingness to serve in the various ministries of our wonderful parish."Called to Protect" Training Session (Children and Youth)
The "Called to Protect" Program is for children and youth, PreK through grade 12, to teach them about boundaries, how to recognize boundary violations, how to respond to persons who violate their boundaries, and how to report such violations to parents, family members, and other trusted adults. The "Called to Protect" sessions are taught in the Catholic schools, in parish religious
education classes , and in youth ministry sessions. "Called to Protect for Youth Training" is a prerequisite to applying for "Teen Leader Training."Teen Leader Training Session (Youth Ages 13-18)
This workshop prepares youth ages 13-18 who wish to volunteer with their peers and/or with children. Note: all Teen Leaders must take Called to Protect for Youth before taking Teen Leader Training. Children and Youth who volunteer are supervised in any service they provide. Parish Youth Ministers or DRE's have information available on Teen leader Training. Teen Leader Training is renewed every three (3) years and remains in effect through the summer following an individual's graduation from high school.
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Contact Us
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Heather Hamiltonhhamiltonsmgparish.orgSafe Environment Coordinator
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