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 Parish and Diocese, it is our responsibility and commitment to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
All parishioners are encouraged and able to receive Safe Environment training. Any volunteer working directly with youth (under 18) or vulnerable adults is required to be Safe Environment cleared, including volunteers for Family Formation, Young Catholics, ushers, and lectors.
For first-time Safe Environment clearance at St. Martin of Tours, adults must:
To remain Safe Environment cleared, all cleared volunteers (including staff members) must annually update their Safe Environment training.
The Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Database allows you to maintain your cleared status without leaving your home and on your own schedule. You do not need to download, print or send in any documentation to the church office. Once completed, the program will notify the church safe environment office that your training has been updated.
To renew offline, attend one of the live Safe Environment training sessions offered throughout the Diocese or select classes via the Diocesan website, and fax, mail, or deliver the training certificate to the Parish office or email at safeenvironment@stmartinforney.org.