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Called to Protect™ / Safe Environment

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Mary Huffman
Administrative Assistant


(480) 899-1990 ext. 115

A child's safety is our responsibility, since they have been entrusted to us. For this reason we must continue to renew our commitment to prevent child abuse.
— Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, July 2007

Called to Protect™ for Ministries (Foundation Class)

Clergy, parish and school employees, and ministry volunteers learn myths and facts about sexual abuse and sexual offenders. They learn warning signs to watch for in adults who may abuse, and how to identify children who may have been abused. They also learn specific steps to take in screening, guidelines for interaction, monitoring, training and responding.

Called to Protect Renewal Class

Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Faith Community offers a safe-environment renewal class. This module is designed for those who completed the original Called to Protect education program, and who must complete additional safe-environment training.

Diocesan Policy for Renewal

The following individuals shall attend Safe Environment Training (SET) annually:

  1. All priests and deacons (Clerics)
  2. All deacon candidates and seminarians
  3. All paid personnel whether employed in areas of ministry or other kinds of service by the Diocese of Phoenix, parishes, schools, Catholic Cemeteries, Mount Claret or Newman Centers
  4. Every adult volunteer serving in any capacity that focuses on minors
  5. Every adult volunteering in food pantries or meal service
  6. Every adult volunteer providing ministerial service in private homes
  7. Every adult administering service in an after school program
  8. Minors enrolled in Catholic Schools and/or Diocesan Religious Education Programs

All other volunteers whose service does not directly involve minors shall attend a Safe Environment Training (SET) every other year.

2009-2010 Called to Protect™ Sessions

Sessions are held in the St. Andrew Adult Education Center.

  • Wednesday, March 10 6-9 pm

Please check the Diocesan website for sessions at neighboring churches if our dates do not work for you - www.safeenvironmenttraining.org.

Renewal Options

Online format - about one-hour in length and can be completed on your personal PC or at the parish office.

Individual viewing of DVD module at parish office. To choose this format, contact Mary Huffman.

For assistance, contact the St Andrew the Apostle "Safe Environment" Office – Administrative Assistant: Mary Huffman. 480-899-1990 xt 115.