All Safe Environment trainings for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth are conducted at an in-person training session. To sign up for a class each person has to create a Virtus profile on the diocese website below:
To begin the Safe Environment training process, each volunteer must:
Create a Virtus Online account
Through Virtus Online, register for an in-person Adult Volunteer Safe Environment Awarness Session, titled "Protecting God's Children for Adults."
Below, there is paperwork that must be completed, signed, and dated. You can fill this online and print it to hand it over to Karen da Costa or she will give you a full packet to fill when you stop by at the office. Please do not fill and submit it online as we have to file a copy in the church office for each volunteer. If you submit it online it does not go to Holy Cross and you will have to still give us a copy. All the forms are available below.
Adult Volunteer Application
Authorization for Release of Information
Adult Volunteer Survey Tool
Code of Conduct/Behavior Standards
If applicable to the position, Authorization for Driving or Credit Check
If applicable to the position, Volunteer Driver Information Sheet
Safe Environment Purpose
Bishop Olson and his cabinet have implemented this policy for three reasons:
Our diocese requires this training of all volunteers in an effort to fully support the vision of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
We are working with the other dioceses across the United States to rebuild the trust of all members of the Church and larger community through promoting a culture of safety.
To show with action that we are doing everything possible to eliminate potential abuse of any kind by clergy, religious, employees and volunteers toward those we serve.
If you have any questions regarding Safe Environment, please contact Karen da Costa, Safe Environment Coordinator at karendacosta@holycrosscc.org) or call (972-625-5252).