The job of ensuring children's safety is a challenging undertaking. The prevention of child sexual abuse requires more than adult awareness, education, and training about the nature and scope of the problem - we need a commitment to make sure that the most vulnerable among us are protected in our parish family.

For this reason, Saint Luke has made the month of MAY our Safe Environment Month:

• Live Trainings will be provided every year in the month of May to allow ALL our volunteers who serve in ministries that care for children and vulnerable adults can make sure to keep their Safe Environment Training and Background Checks perfectly current.

• A review of all volunteer records will be carried out so that all pertinent documents can be read and signed.

• Answering questions for you regarding our safe environment requirements for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and help you get to your trainings and documents.

YOU MUST CALL:
1-855-452-5437

WHY IS SAFE ENVIRONMENT SO IMPORTANT?

In the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Catholic bishops of the United States, address their commitment to working with children and youth, parents, educators, civil authorities, and various organizations in the protection of children and youth in our care.

In response to our call to accountability the Archdiocese of New Orleans provides training for children, clergy, religious, and laity (employees and volunteers) in the prevention of and recognition of child abuse.

Parishes, Catholic schools and related entities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans are required to participate in the Safe Environment program and complete audit requirements each year. 

WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS AT SAINT LUKE IS A PRIVILEGE - AND CREATING A CULTURE OF SAFETY ON OUR CAMPUS IS OUR COMMITMENT.

https://nolacatholic.org/virtus-training