Safe Environment

Protecting children, youth and vulnerable adults is of highest importance at parishes and Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. All clergy and parish, school and archdiocesan employees, as well as volunteers who have either regular or unsupervised interaction with minors or vulnerable adults must complete the Essential 3 requirements: 

  • Participate in VIRTUS safe environment training

  • Undergo a criminal background check

  • Adhere to a code of conduct

Catholic schools and parish faith formation and youth ministry programs have been teaching children and youth age-appropriate lessons about personal safety and sexual abuse prevention since 2006.

Links to more information:

Safe Environment, Victim Assistance, & Reporting Abuse 

Keeping Children and Teens Safe Online-USCCB (PDF flyer)

Safe Environment Coordinator: Phil Grant
pgrant@st-matts.org
651-224-9793