As a volunteer I will:

• Treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity, and consideration.

• Avoid situations where I am alone with children and/or youth at parish activities.

• Report suspected abuse to the pastor or appropriate supervisor and the local Child Protection Services agency or other civil authorities.

I understand that as a volunteer working with youth, I am subject to a thorough background check, including criminal history. I understand that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct or failure to take any action as outlined in this Code of Conduct may result in my being asked to no longer volunteer in my parish.

Diocesan Safe Environment

The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana requires that all adult volunteers who work with children go through their online safe environment training. To complete the training, please follow ALL the steps below:

• Go to the diocesan website: Click Here
• Create a user profile
• For your position, select “Youth Ministry Volunteer”
• Request a background check
• Take the course, “Protecting God’s Children in the 21st Century”
• Take the course “Internet Safety”
• Read the Code of Conduct, click “I understand and agree,” then submit.

Once you request a background check, complete the course and agree to the Code of Conduct, you will see “STOP” on your screen. Your certificate will not be issued until the results of your background screening are reviewed. This process typically takes a few days.

Once the background check is cleared, the certificate will be issued directly to the parish office. Your background check and training is good for 3 years.