What is Safe Environment?

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

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As part of our commitment to providing
a Safe Environment to our children and youth, our parish conducts yearly
personal safety lessons to all children
in our parish's care.  Along with a strong parent component, the "Circle of Grace" program teaches children that God is with them at all times, especially in difficult situations. Our Catechists and Ministry Leaders follow the Curriculum.  All individual grade lessons are available
in the RE Office for your reference.
Resources and Info here.
"Opt-out" Letter here.

Would you like to Serve the Lord through His Church?
What a gift that would be!

Call or stop in, we'd love for YOU to join the team
 in any way you're able to serve others!
 Training and Support provided by Parish and Diocese SEC staff.

DIOCESAN MANDATE: ALL Volunteers are to be Certified.

18yrs old and up Certify ONLINE with login provided by SEC.

14-17yrs old Certify IN-PERSON with SEC Instructor

* Safe Environment Training and Background Check
 must be renewed every 3 years.*

Some ministries that require Safe Environment Training:
Parish Clergy, Employees, Staff and Volunteers in
Religious Education, Scouts, TGIF, YGIF,
SOS, Children/Teen Choir, Childrens Christmas Pageant,
Eucharist Ministers that serve our Homebound, Incarcerated, Disabled,
Knights of Columbus, ACTS, Catholic Daughters, Works of Charity ...
all who serve others in our Parish or throughout the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Please contact Parish Safe Environment Coordinator
for all Info and to start being His Hands and His Feet in the world! 

Jennifer Wicks,  (361)643-3548, dre@olmcportland.com

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Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment

In the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,
the Catholic bishops of the United States, address their commitment
to working with children and youth, parents, educators, civil authorities,
and various organizations in the protection of children and youth in our care.

In response to our call to accountability the Diocese of Corpus Christi,
including Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, provide training for
children, clergy, religious, and laity (employees and volunteers)
in the prevention of and recognitions of child abuse.

* The Safe Environment Coordinator is a resource person
in the area of child abuse and the prevention of abuse.
The coordinator works to assure compliance to the Charter.

Diocese of Corpus Christi
 Safe Environment Coordinator
Stephanie Bonilla
The Office for Safe Environment and
Child & Family Resources
Diocese of Corpus Christi
 620 Lipan Street
Corpus Christi, TX 70125
Email Stephanie Bonilla
(361)693-6686

 

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
 Safe Environment Coordinator
Jennifer Wicks
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
1008 Austin Street
Portland, TX  78374
Email Jennifer Wicks
(361)643-3548