Safe Parish Training

Scroll to the bottom of the webpage for step-by-step instructions on how to access Safe Parish.

Safe Environment Training & Maintenance Policy

Safe Parish is the name of the safe environment and child protection program of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The program builds awareness of how to recognize and report physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and child sexual abuse. All new clergy, staff, and volunteers must complete their Safe Parish program before they begin their employment/ministry. Once completed, you will need to renew your training every 5-years.



There are 3 areas of Safe Environment Training that all volunteers must complete :

Safe Parish online training

  • This program is designed to increase one's awareness of and recognition of the signs of child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, child emotional abuse, and child neglect. It also provides information on reporting procedures and requirements.

Background Check

  • This is required to screen known sex offenders from participating in ministries with children and to determine any potential risks or limitations for a specific volunteer position

Code of Conduct Form

  • This form describes the conduct expectations for all people (employees & volunteers) ministering within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, especially those working with children.



Who is Required to Sign Up for this Program?

Teachers, staff, and all volunteers who minister to or work with minor children must meet all the requirements of this program. If you are 18 years of age or older and you volunteer for a ministry that interacts with minor children here at Holy Family Parish and school, you must comply with all the requirements. The Archdiocese requires the following ministries to participate:

All Parish/School Staff Chaparones Custodians (school/parish) St. Vincent de Paul Society
Babysitters for any ministry School Commission Maintenance (school/parish) In Heavens Eyes
Day Care Workers School Volunteers Clerical/Office Workers Altar Server Coordinator Ushers
Extended Care Workers Parent Teacher Org. (PTO) Sacramental Preparation Clergy
Athletic Director/Board Tutors Catechists Nursing Home/Communion Ministers
School Athletics Youth Ministry Children's Lit. of the Word Those working with vulnerable adults
Coaching staff/volunteers Cafeteria Workers Scouts (all ages, boys/girls) (List is not exhaustive)

If a Ministry/Activity interacts with children at all, Safe Parish applies to all adults!

For more information, contact the Parish Office at 812-944-8283 ext. 0 or visit: archindy.org/abuse

Instructions for Completing the Safe Parish Training:

  1. Visit www.archindysafeparish.org (click URL link to access training).
  2. Click "Login", then click on "Register".
  3. You will need the passcode: Archindy2021
  4. When registering, it is very important to click the "Volunteer" box , not "employee"
  5. Then, next to the word volunteer, a new freeform box pops up where you need to indicate where you volunteer. (i.e. School, Hospitality, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Musician, In Heaven's Eyes (IHE), Saint Vincent DePaul, CFF, CLOW, etc. (PLEASE DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!)
  6. Then, click "next"
  7. Click on the "training" tab to watch the videos. Follow the prompts to the end.
  8. At some point during the training, you will be asked to submit a background check and sign the Code of Conduct. We must have both on file for you to be compliant.

 



Information About Reporting Abuse 

If you are a victim or know of anyone who is a victim of any type of sexual misconduct, please contact our victim assistance coordinator at (317) 236-1548 or (800) 382-9836, ext. 1548, or at  victimassistance@archindy.org  to make a report. You can also make a confidential report through our EthicsPoint reporting system by visiting   http://www.archindy.org/abuse/reporting.html  or by calling 888-393-6810.

Do you have Questions?

Linda Davis

Administrative Services Coordinator