"As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well being of minors and vulnerable adults as they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese. It is our responsibility and commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing.
In order to achieve the above, the Diocese of Dallas has a Safe Environment Program that implements training, screening, background checks and other procedures that are designed to reduce the risk of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. Every parish, school and Diocesan agency has the program and each is responsible for program implementation and continuation." (from the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Information Page)
Our Lady of Angels has adopted a Safe Environment Program to help protect the children, youth, and vulnerable adults of our parish. The program also helps reduce the risk of false accusations against staff or volunteers.
All adult volunteers must satisfy the Safe Environment requirements. When you complete this process, you are considered a "cleared adult."
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, and a registered member of Our Lady of Angels parish for at least 6 months.
A person under 18 years may assist as a Volunteer Aide, under the supervision of two cleared adults. Aides do not need to be cleared.
Please download these items under the Documents section to the right:
Safe Environment Policy Manual
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Social Media Policy (read & sign)
Screening Form (complete & sign)
Please fill out the Screening Form and return to the parish office. Make sure that you complete and sign the Screening Form. Please read the three policy manuals. You will also need to sign the Social Media Policy. Once your paperwork is turned into the parish office, please take the first Training Class in person at one of the Diocesan locations. Each year you will recieve an email from the Diocese of Dallas that you need to take a renewal class. All renewal class can be viewed online. See Update Training for instructions.