The Archdiocese of Miami, as part of the United States Catholic Conference, is committed to providing safe environments for those who need protection the most, our children and our vulnerable adults.
All clergy, religious, employees, and adult volunteers (e.g., liturgical ministers, youth group leaders, etc.) in the parishes, schools and other entities of the Archdiocese of Miami must fulfill the following safe environment requirements:
1. Successfully pass a national criminal background screening,
2. Attend VIRTUS training and maintain current,
3. Sign a “Pledge to Promote Safe Environment” form.
There is no cost to the individual for any of these requirements.
These steps are tangible signs of the Archdiocese of Miami’s continuing efforts to ensure a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults in our parishes, schools and other facilities. This work by all the Roman Catholic dioceses of our country represents the largest child sexual abuse prevention effort in the history of the United States.
The Safe Environment Policy above applies to all adults who come in contact with the children, including, but not limited to: room parents, coaches, sports moms, classroom volunteers, adults attending in-house field trips, chaperones, etc. All adults must have a completed volunteer file with the school administration, including fingerprint clearance, VIRTUS training compliance, and a signed Pledge to Promote Safe Environment form.
