In an effort to protect our young parishioners, we are required by the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana to have any volunteer who interacts with youth under the age of 18 to fulfill a safe environment pre-requesite.  Our diocesan program, called "Safe and Sacred" is an entirely online platform that allows the individual to complete it at one's own pace.  Once fulfilled, a background check will be submitted (and re-submitted every 3 years).  More information and the online training may be accessed here.  

Additionally, catechists are required to implement a program called "Circle of Grace." This program attempts to teach children about the sacredness of their bodies, relationships, and how to handle when that sacredness has been broken.  Catechists will equip young people with the knowledge and language of recognizing God's love of mind, body, and spirit while rooted in the faith.  More information on "Circle of Grace" may be found here.  

In our best effort  to serve and protect our young parishioners, we also recognize there are times that it may fail. In the event that an individual feels victimized or needs to report an incident, please contact Doris May, Victim Assistance Minister and Head of Pastoral Response Team.  This number is to be used to report concerns regarding abuse, sexual or otherwise, by Church personnel. This number provides pastoral outreach to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse. (765) 464-4988.  More information on reporting incidents can be found on our Diocesan website.