Safe Environment Training Process for DREs, CREs, Youth Ministers, and Catechists
Welcome to the Safe Environment Training process for DREs, CREs,Youth Ministers, and Catechists. Below you will find step by step instructions for this process. If you have any questions please call:
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Instructions
Step 1:
Fill out the Basic Criminal Background Check form and return it to the address listed above. Please note that you must fill out the Basic Criminal Background Check form every three years and the Diocese of La Crosse Confidential Questionnaire annually.
Criminal Background Check Form
* If you are a new hire, then you must also complete a Comprehensive Criminal Background Check which includes filling out the "Criminal Background Check Form" above, the "Confidential Questionnaire" below, and a Fingerprint Check. Talk with your Office Manager regarding the Fingerprint Check. If you have any further questions contact Jen Mickschl.
Confidential Questionnaire
Step 2:
Read all of the required reading.
The Red Book and the Green
Book
5 Steps to a Safe Environment
Red Flags in Adults
Red Flags in Children
Practical Guidelines
Step 3:
Watch the Safe Environment Video
Step 4:
Fill out the Receipt, Acknowledgement, and Agreement Form
Step 5:
All children and youth must be trained within the parish. Regardless of your role in your Church, please coordinate with the other staff members, (i.e. Priest, DRE, Catechists, and Youth Minister) who will train the young people and when the training will be completed. Below are lesson plans for each age group.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
High School (9th - 12th Grade)