Safe Environment Policy

St. James follows the Archdiocesan policy on Safe Environment by offering classes to all parishioners (Safe Environment for Families) and for all volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults (Safe Environment for Ministries).  All volunteers in Children’s Faith Formation, Children’s RCIA, and Sacramental Preparation 2 are REQUIRED to take Safe Environment for Ministries and to maintain their training by taking an online refresher course every year they are in active ministry.  Our volunteers must also submit to a background check, which is re-checked every 3 years.
 
As Catholics, we believe that every life is sacred. Each person is created in the image and likeness of our loving God. Violence, anger and abuse of any kind are unacceptable, and we take our responsibility to work for the end of all violence seriously.
 
As parents of “our children”, we must act together to be vigilant about protecting our young.  We invite you to take Safe Environment for Families to help you train your child(ren) how to recognize potential danger and to learn who are “safe” adults.
 
For more information about Safe Environment, please go to:  http://www.seattlearchsep.org/
 
 
Safe Environment Mission