Aledo, Texas
Safe Environment
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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
1) Teen Safety Training will be offered on Sunday, June 24th, 4pm at Holy Redeemer. Adrian Garcia will be the facilitator. Safety training is required in order to volunteer at VBS this summer. Please direct questions to HR.SafeEnvironment@gmail.com
2) Effective June 15, 2018, the current Safe Environment training platform is moving away from being online to live training.
You are encouraged to take your online training now even if you are not up for renewal, and it will be valid for 3 years. The new live
training will be offered beginning September 1, 2018. Contact your parish Safe Environment Coordinator via email for your training date or for the link to Safe and Sacred at HR.SafeEnvironment@gmail.com .
Facilitator training will be held in mid-summer. If you would like to be a trainer, please contact Angelique Urquidez at HR.SafeEnvironment@gmail.com or by phone at 817-441-3500 or contact the Diocese Safe Environment office at 817-945-9334.Description of Ministry: Diocesan Safe Environment training administration for volunteers and staff regarding the dynamics of abuse and abuse-prevention strategies. All Clergy, Religious, Lay Employees and Volunteers who are likely to have significant or substantial contact with children, youth and/or vulnerable adults are required to complete training before participating in a ministry. Renewal is required every 3 years.
Mission: Dedicated to ensuring a culture of safe and respectful conduct in all ministries of the parish, enhancing and protecting the dignity and trust of all God’s people.
Training for Adults: Adults complete initial Serving Vulnerable Populations training and renewal training online. In addition, if you will be working directly with children, you are also required to complete Internet Safety online training. A background check is performed when registering for the training .
Training for Teens: Teen volunteers attend a training class offered periodically at Holy Redeemer, conducted by Safe Environment volunteer trainers.
New Volunteers: All new volunteers are required to complete a ministry volunteer application. Submit your completed application to the Safe Environment Coordinator or drop off at the parish office. Applications are available in the parish office or can be downloaded here:
Adult Ministry Application Form
Youth Ministry Application Form
Contact: Angelique Urquidez at HR.SafeEnvironment@gmail.com