Safe Environment English

Safe Environment

Thank you...

for your interest to be a volunteer at St. Jude Catholic Church. We are grateful of your time and talents for the greater glory of God.

All those who wish to volunteer at St. Jude, must be trained in the Safe Environment program in accordance with the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth.


The Safe Environment program is also mandatory by the Bishop of the Fort Worth Diocese.


What is Safe Environment?

Safe Environment is a program that encourages and reinforces a culture of awareness, knowledge, and vigilance in protecting all persons within the parishes, schools, and Diocese.


Why do I need to participate in Safe Environment program?

The program will help to identify signs of misconduct and know best practices for making churches, schools, and communities safer.


How can I sign up for the Safe Environment program?

  • All volunteers need to be registered in St. Jude Parish.
  • Completion of the Volunteer Ministry Application, including the names and contact information of 3 non-family member references. This needs to include email, phone number and home address.
  • Signed Authorization for Release of Information form (for completion of a background check).
  • Signed Code of Conduct Agreement form upon review of the Diocesan Code of Conduct & Behavior Standards for All Clergy, Religious, and Lay Ministers. · Create Virtus profile https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
  • Must attend the “Protecting God Children“ training. This is good for two years at which time the renewal training is required.



After completing all these steps, you will receive an approval letter, stating that you have completed the Safe Environment program and can now volunteer in that ministry. This letter also lets your Ministry leader know that you have complete the Safe Environment program.


Contact (Adults over 18 years):

For assistance or information, contact Veronica Harris, our Safe Environment Coordinator, a v.harris@stjudemansfieldtx.org or call 817-473-6709 ext. 2102.

Contact for Teens Volunteers (under 18 years):

If you are a teen and interested in volunteering, you will need to complete the Teen Leadership Training Program. This is required for volunteers ages 13-17. Please contact Gabriella Fresquez at g.fresquez@stjudemansfieldtx.org or call 817-473-6709 ext. 2127.

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