Thank you for your interest in volunteering at St. Michael Catholic Church. We are committed to fostering a culture that ensures the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As such, all volunteers, lay ministers, employees, and Clergy must complete the Safe Environment program requirements established by the Diocese of Fort Worth.
If you need to check your Safe Environment status, please email se@smcchurch.org.
All sessions are in-person at St. Michael.
- No Protecting God's Children session in October.
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024: A Plan To Protect at 6:00 PM (must have already taken Protecting God’s Children session). Class is in English.
- No Protecting God's Children session in November.
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024: A Plan To Protect at 6:00 PM (must have already taken Protecting God’s Children session). Class is in English.
- No Safe Environment Sessions in December.
No children under the age of 18 will be allowed at any Safe Environment Sessions. Childcare is NOT available.
REGISTER FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASS
All steps below must be completed PRIOR to beginning your volunteer service.
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Complete the forms below and return to the Stewardship Coordinator, or to your Ministry Leader:
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Meet with the Ministry Leader, if you have not already done so. This conversation should help to clarify your strengths and interests and determine the best fit for your service within the ministry. |
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Register for, and attend, a Safe Environment Awareness Session. |
Diocese of Fort Worth Safe Environment Requirements
If you are interested in becoming a facilitator or classroom assistant for our Safe Environment Awareness Sessions, please contact us for more information.
Contact
Elizabeth Chanoine
Safe Environmemt Coordinator
817.510.2734
"Empowering God's Children" Training for Children
The "Called to Protect" sessions for children grades K-5 are taught in our parish religious education classes. These sessions teach children and youth the skills necessary to help them to recognize boundary violations, to remove themselves from uncomfortable situations, and to tell a trusted adult if someone has crossed a boundary with them. For more information please contact Robin Harris, Director of Faith Formation, at 817.510.2726 or Click Here to Email.
"Empowering God's Children" Training for Youth
The "Called to Protect" sessions for youth grades 6-12 are taught in our youth ministry sessions (EDGE Middle School Discipleship and TeenLife High School Discipleship).
“Teen Leader” Training Session (Youth ages 14-17)
This workshop prepares youth ages 14-17 who wish to volunteer at the parish with their peers and/or with children. Youth who volunteer are supervised by adults in any service they provide. Please note, prior to participating in "Teen Leader” Training, the student must complete the "Called to Protect” Training for Youth.
Contact Elizabeth Chanoine, Director of Social Outreach, for more information on training for youth and teen leader training at 817.510.2734 or Click Here to Email.