SAFE ENVIRONMENT training is required for 'all personnel of the archdiocese, i.e. priests, deacons, paid staff and volunteers who have regular contact with children and young people at the time they enter service in the name of the church.' 

(Archdiocese of Omaha, Child Protection policy 4a, p15).

The next Initial Certification trainings at St. Pat’s are:

• Thursday, March 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Parish Center
• Thursday, May 3^rdfrom 9:00-11:00 am in Boland Hall

To register, contact Jenni Vankat at jvankat@stpatselkhorn.org or 402-289-4289 x1527

If you are unable to attend, please check out trainings being held at other parishes listed on the Omaha Archdiocese website at:

http://www.archomaha.org/pastoral/se/trainingdates.html

 

The Archdiocese offers a Safe Environment Online Recertification program.  This online program was created so individuals may complete the training at their convenience.

The training takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.  Below are the steps to access the online recertification and other key points to acquire recertification.

1. Go to the Archdiocesian website -  www.archomaha.org
2. Select the “Safe Environment” tab.
3. Click on "Recertification Online Training" to get started.
4. Follow the instructions.  Note:  You will have to create a login and password for yourself.
5. When the training is finished, you must print out and fill out:  1) the Online Recertification Registration form, and 2) the Notification, Authorization and Screening form.  Mail the two completed forms along with the fee (see step 6) to the Safe Environment Records Office.
• Safe Environment, 100 N. 62^nd St., Omaha, NE  68132
6. The training fee is $12 for volunteers and $15 for employees.  This fee must be sent in with the forms noted in #5 above. 
7. If you need reimbursement, print out and complete the SE Reinmbursement Form linked below.  Turn it in to the Parish, RF or School Office.  You will be reimbursed in cash and notified when your reimbursement money is ready to be picked up.
8. The Archdiocese will send you an email report of your recertification session with “LMS” and an “Attempt %” in the subject line.  Please forward this email to safeenvironment@stpatselkhorn.org so we can update our database with your certification status.  Thank You!

SE Reimbursement Form

Questions… contact Jenni Vankat, Safe Environment Coordinator, at jvankat@stpatselkhorn.org or 402-289-4289 x1527.