Below is a list of what you will need to successfully implement the Safe Environment Program at your parish or school.
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People-The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures originally established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.
The Salina Diocese Safe Environment Handbook – Is the Diocese of Salina’s response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This handbook outlines the guidelines, policies, and procedures established to maintain safe environments in the parishes and schools.
Ministry Inventory Form for Schools -This form is a visual snapshot of all those ministering with minors in our schools and is used for to verify that those listed is in the CMGConnect database is in accord with who is actually ministering at your school. This is form is to be maintained and kept current at all times
Ministry Inventory Form for Parishes -This form is a visual snapshot of all those ministering with minors in our parishes and is used to verify that those listed is in the CMGConnect database is in accord with who is actually ministering at your parish. This is form is to be maintained and kept current at all times
Children’s Training Data Report – This form is used to record the number of students who have received Safe Environment Training in our Catholic Schools and Parish Religious Education Classes.
Children’s Training Permission/Opt out form – This form is similar to a permission slip. If a parent so chooses to the decline the Safe Environment Training for their child, this form must be completed and kept on file at site and sent to the diocese for filing.
USCCB Roles defined – This flyer reviews the definition of an employee, educator or volunteer and how one should be labeled in the CMG connect database and on your ministry inventory form.
Lesson Plan for Students – Yearly, the Office of Safe Environment provides an age-appropriate lesson for Students in Catholic Schools and Parish Religious Education to meet the Charter requirement.
The following Publications are to be ________________to displayed in parishes and schools Bulletin Insert (Vertical) English
Bulletin Insert Vertical (Spanish)
Bulletin Insert (horizontal) English
Bulletin Insert (horizontal) Spanish
Salina Diocese Safe Environment Brochure – please use as a resource
Site Safety Coordinator Flyer
How to report Poster 11×17 (English)
How to report Poster 11×17 (Spanish)
How to report Poster 8.5×11 (English)
How to report Poster 8.5×11 (Spanish)
Calendar
Why Safe Environment Flyer, -use this flyer as an introduction to the Safe Environment Program to new volunteers and employees
Sample of Email for New Users to complete Training and Background Check
Sample of Email for Users to renew Training and Background Check
Additional information for those ministering with vulnerable adults
CMGConnect Training Instructions for Adults
CMGConnect Training Instructions for High School High SChool Students Ministering with Minors
CMG Connect Training Instructions for High Schools ministering at Jr. CYO Camp
Code of Conduct for Hight School Students ministering with younger students
Code of Conduct for Middle School Students ministering with younger students