St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Grapevine, Texas

Catholic Church - Grapevine, Texas

861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine, Texas 76051 - (817) 481-2685 - Fax (817) 488-3169

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Safe Environment Program
Parish Safe Environment Coordinator
Karen Deal at 817-481-2685 ext. 230 or email at kdeal@sfatx.org

The next classes scheduled at St. Francis will be held on;

Keeping Children & Youth Safe Initial Class
Sat. Sept. 18th - 9:00-Noon - Parish Hall

These classes are for adults over 18 who have never taken the course.
You must complete the authorization for a background check (forms are available at the church office or can be downloaded under forms) and must be returned by 9/15 to participate. Light refreshments will be served. Latecomers cannot be accommodated so please be on time. Childcare will be available but reservations must be received by 9/15. Childcare will be cancelled if less than 4 children sign up. All children who will be in the nursery should bring a disposable lunch. All children not toilet trained should bring extra clothing, diapers, and wipes that are labeled.

Keeping Children & Youth Safe Renewal Class
Sat., Sept. 18th - 10:00-Noon - Library

Keeping Children & Youth Safe Teen Leadership Class
Sat., Sept 18th - 10:00-Noon- Youth Ministry Office This class is for youth who are 13 years of age through Senior’s in High School. Light refreshments will be served. Latecomers cannot be accommodated so please be on time.

For additional information contact Karen Deal at 817-481-2685 ext. 230
or by email at kdeal@sfatx.org

Other Workshops in the Fort Worth Diocese:
Sessions

Creating a safe environment for children and young people is a diocesan priority.
Article 12 of the US Bishops’ document, The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, requires U.S. dioceses to establish "safe environment programs" and gives the necessary elements of these programs.

The diocesan safe environment program includes:

Training for all volunteers regarding the dynamics of abuse and abuse-prevention strategies (required every 3 years)
Evaluation of the backgrounds of all employees and volunteers including 3 references
Review and signing of the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior

All programs require the presence of two adults or one adult and two older teen.
This policy extends to:

All Church-sponsored trainings and events regardless of where the programs or activities are held.
Catholic school events and activities outside of a regular classroom setting
Religious education classes and programs
Youth ministry programs and events
Liturgy of the Word for children
Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children
Babysitting, nursery and child care programs
Choirs for children and youth
Altar server training
Vacation Bible School
Scouting

All new volunteers are to be interviewed and screened.

Links

Forms

Adult application

Adult authorization for Background Check

Youth Application (13 years - Senior Year of High School)

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