SEP - Safe Environment Program

SEP Ministry Handbook- Volunteers revised November 2009.pdf
Why should our parish have a “Safe Environment” Program?
The parish of Blessed Kateri is initiating this program to provide for a safe environment in all of
parish activities. By reducing the risk of child abuse, we want to create a safe environment for all
who participate in our parish ministry; we want to reduce the chance that Clergy, Employees or
Volunteers might face false accusations and we want to have the parish community feel more
confident in the ability of the parish to protect children.


VIRTUS for Children: Teaching Touching Safety Program

VIRTUS for Children Overview
VIRTUS for Children Program Materials
VIRTUS for Children Permission Slip
VIRTUS for Children Opt-Out Form


VIRTUS for Adults - http://virtus.org/virtus/

All adults must complete a VIRTUS for Adults training session before working with minors.

If you completed Protecting God’s Children in 2004, 2005 or 2006, you will need to recertify.

You can find VIRTUS training sessions online at: www.virtus.org 
Click on Help
Click on View a list of upcoming session in your area
Select Los Angeles Archdiocese, San Fernando Region
A list of classes will come up, and you can pick from that list.

Things to remember:
Classes can be in English or Spanish
Take the 3 hour class, Protecting God’s Children, if you have never taken a VIRTUS class before
Take the 1 ½ hour class, Keeping the Promise Alive, if you are recertifying
RSVP to the site of the class you pick
Arrive 10 minutes early to sign-in
Don’t be late-latecomers will not be admitted
Make a copy of your training certificate and turn it into your ministry leader

Fingerprinting Information

SEP-Virtus/Fingerprinting Information October 20101.pdf - Adobe Acrobat Professional.pdf
SEP-Virtus/California Fingerprint Authority New Address October 2010.pdf
Livescan Form.doc
As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguard the children of our parish, all prospective staff and volunteers are required to submit to a criminal background check through the use of fingerprints. All results from the criminal background check are kept in the strictest confidence.

For questions regarding any of the Safe Environment Program information, please contact
Susan Kipper at: 661-296-6945 x7902 or sep@blessedkateriparish.org

Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Brochure

Working Together Brochure 2011 English.pdf
Working Together Brochure 2011 Spanish.pdf