St. Louis Parish
Protecting Gods Children
The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to creating, providing and maintaining safe environments in all its parishes, schools, and other institutions so that all persons, especially children, youth and individuals at risk, will be protected as far as possible from all harm including physical and sexual abuse. St. Louis Parish is totally committed to providing a Safe Environment for all people. As part of Safe Environment protocols every employee or volunteer who has contact with youth or vulnerable adults goes through three steps prior to beginning any employment or ministry to youth.
1. VIRTUS
What is VIRTUS®?
Virtus® is the brand name that identifies best practices' programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations and to raise awareness regarding sexual abuse in our Church and society. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group Inc. created VIRTUS® to empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those ho interact with the Church through a continuous process of training and information. Any person18 years or older who may have any interaction with the Youth of the Parish in any capacity (i.e. RE teachers, chaperones, mission trip, Little Church etc. etc.) or vulnerable adults (i.e. elderly, nursing home, homebound or those with disabilities) needs to complete this session. Please go to Diocese of Green Bay website and click on Protection our Children. Then follow the instructions. Green Bay Diocese
2. Background Check
All priests, deacons, other ministers, and employees (who may or may not have contact with children, young people, and individuals at risk) and adult volunteers who have contact with children, young people, and individuals at risk as part of their volunteer duties are required to complete an online application form in which they:
1. provide the Diocese with professional/personal references;
2. complete, sign and date the appropriate declaration form;
3. authorize a criminal background check and receive a satisfactory report.
Click on the eAppsDB link to begin the background check process. An access code will require which you can find by clicking on the Safe Environment Employee/Volunteer Requirements document below. The access code can be found in the Circle #1
Safe Environment Employee/Volunteer Requirements PDF
3. Read, Agree To and Sign Code of Conduct
What is AWAREITY
Awareity is a comprehensive platform for reporting, tracking, and documenting incidents and concerns, making it simple and confidential to share red flag behaviors such as:
• Harassment
• Boundary issues
• Threats of violence
• Concerning behavior by clergy, staff, or volunteers
• Misconduct
• Anything that you may find stressful or out of the ordinary and feel compelled to bring forward regarding clergy, staff, or volunteers. The goal of Awareity is prevention and to help identify red flags and warning signs before an incident occurs or escalates.