I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in this training to learn just how important you are in helping to create a safe environment for children and youth in our parish, school and Archdiocese programs. It is important that all of us in the Archdiocese understand what appropriate interaction with minors is and to act swiftly when we become aware of boundary violations or abuse that is happening to a minor under our care.
We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that we will always be diligent in answering the call to protect our children.
Archbishop Alexander K Sample
We ensure that all volunteers are equipped with abuse prevention tools and trainings by doing the following:
1. Passing a background check ~ updated every 3 years
- The volunteer is to give our Parish Background Check Administrator your official First Name, Last name and best email address. Please let us know if you prefer the application to be in Spanish or English
- The volunteer will receive an email from BackgroundCheck@Praesidiuminc.comproviding a link to complete the background check application online.
- The volunteer will have 7 calendar days to respond to the email before the link/request expires.
2. Completing the In Person training called “C.A.S.E" (Creating A Safe Environment)
- this is an in person training hosted by a Shepherd of the Valley CASE Coordinator.
3. Take the Archdiocese "Know Your Policies" course ~ you can do this online under the "Featured Content" section.
- go here to enter your login info >>. https://www.praesidiumacademy.com/learn/sign_in
4. To remain in good standing, continue to take courses. All staff and volunteers are required to take a minimum of one Online Course per year to fulfill your annual refresher. Go here to enter your login info to access your classes and status updates >>. https://www.praesidiumacademy.com/learn/sign_in