Creating a SAFE ENVIRONMENT for Our Children
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops created the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in June 2002, which addresses allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy.
This Charter led to the creation of the Office of Safe Environment at the Diocese of Owensboro. The Office of Safe Environment works for the protection of children, young people and other vulnerable individuals who have been entrusted to the care of our parishes, schools, religious education classes and other diocesan programs.
The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability and prevention of future acts of abuse.
This Charter led to the creation of the Office of Safe Environment at the Diocese of Owensboro. The Office of Safe Environment works for the protection of children, young people and other vulnerable individuals who have been entrusted to the care of our parishes, schools, religious education classes and other diocesan programs.
The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability and prevention of future acts of abuse.
If you would like to volunteer in our school, or chaperone activities, we ask that you complete the four components for compliance with our diocesan Safe Environment policy. They are:
You can access the Diocesan Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures or the Summary of the Revised Policy by clicking the links.
You can learn more about the Safe Environment Standards set by the Diocese of Owensboro by accessing the Diocesan Website. If you have questions or concerns you may contact the school office at 270-281-5526, or the Diocesan Office at 270-683-1545.
- Adult Background Check (Please note, NO electronic signatures are accepted on background check forms. You can fill out the form electronically, but then you must print and sign before submitting)
- Required Safe Environment Training
- Code of Conduct
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures (see link below for“Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures”)
You can access the Diocesan Revised Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures or the Summary of the Revised Policy by clicking the links.
You can learn more about the Safe Environment Standards set by the Diocese of Owensboro by accessing the Diocesan Website. If you have questions or concerns you may contact the school office at 270-281-5526, or the Diocesan Office at 270-683-1545.