The Office of Safe Environment oversees the implementation of the diocesan program, “A Safe Environment for the Protection of Children and Young People.” The Office provides education resources for children, clergy, religious, and laity (employees and volunteers) in the prevention of and recognition of child abuse. This Office is also responsible for processing criminal history checks on all clergy, religious, and laity who have contact with minors.
The Diocese of Lafayette is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all children against sexual abuse. All clergy, lay employees, and volunteers, whose work/ministry involves contact with children, shall undergo a criminal background check as well as initial education/training in the diocesan safe environment program. Documentation of reference checks is maintained for all new employees and ALL volunteers.
All adults are welcomed to come for additional education and training. Please note that there is an $8.00 fee to cover the cost of the background check associated with this program. Please bring cash or check. Debit/credit cards cannot be accepted.
Please click here for OLF upcoming in-person Initial Trainings.
Please click here for instructions to pre-register for an upcoming Safe Environment In-Person Initial Training.
Every year, trained adults are required to renew their certification. Click here for link and instructions on how to proceed.
Safe Environment Background Checks for all volunteers and employees are required every five years. You will receive a notification from virtus.org when it is required. Please click here for instructions on how to proceed.
Click here for a list of OLF events requiring Safe Environment Training.
Social Media Code of Conduct
The Diocese of Lafayette requires that all volunteers and employees comply with the following Social Media Code of Conduct.