Safe Environment

“I do the same and encourage each and all of us to reject panic

and embrace faith to make our contribution to the common good with solidarity and love for our neighbor.”

— Bishop Michael F. Olson, Pastoral Letter 3-12-2020-

St Patrick Cathedral is dedicated to providing parishioners with a safe environment and ensuring respectful conduct for all.  

The Diocese of Fort Worth is helping its parishes provide people with the tools necessary to help ensure we are all able to recognize, respond and report abuse, neglect and/or sexual misconduct of all ages. 


All Employees and Adult Volunteers are required to create a Virtus profile and complete Safe Environment Certification

prior to serving in a Ministry. Certification is renewed every two years.


More information can be found at the Fort Worth Diocese Website |  Globe 

  • Create a VIRTUS Profile


    Complete a Volunteer Application


    Have a Criminal Background check, renewed every five (5) years


    Attend a Protecting God's Children awareness session, renewed every two (2) years


    Complete and sign a Code of Conduct,

    renewed every two (2) years

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  • ***Must have already taken Protecting God's Children awareness session


    Renew Code of Conduct every two (2) years


    Attend any renewal awareness session renewed, every two (2) years

    • Keeping the Promise Alive
    • A Plan to Protect

    Have a valid Background check, renewed every 5 years*

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Step 1: Create a VIRTUS Profile

All volunteers and staff must have a Virtus profile. First time registrants should use the link below. 

*You cannot sign up for the Protecting God's Children awareness session until after your profile has been created. 


CREATE A VIRTUS PROFILE

Step 2: Log in to your VIRTUS Account

Login to VIRTUS to sign up for an awareness session that fits your schedule.

First time registrants must take the Protecting God's Children session.

Existing volunteers can take any renewal session (pre-requisite: Protecting God's Children). Options available are: Keeping the Promise Alive or A Plan to Protect


Log In to VIRTUS

Step 3: Fill out all of the appropriate Forms

All volunteers are required to complete and submit the necessary forms prior to serving in any ministry. Please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator to verify that all required documentation is on file.

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  • All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and submit it to the parish or school Safe Environment Coordinator where your ministry will be based.  

    English form


    Todos los voluntarios deben completar una solicitud de voluntario y entregarla al Coordinador de Ambiente Seguro a la parroquia o escuela donde realizara su ministerio. 

    Forma en español

  • All applicants 18 years or older must complete the authorization for release of information to process a criminal background check. **If your position requires handling cash or accounting/bookkeeping information, you must provide your Social Security number for a soft credit check (does not affect your credit).

    English form


    Todos los solicitantes mayores de 18 años deben completar la autorización de divulgación de information para procesar la verificación de antecedentes penales. **Si su puesto requiere manejar efectivo o información de contabilidad deben proporcionar su numero de Seguro Social para verificar su crédito (no afectara su crédito).

    Forma en español

  • All volunteers must review and sign the code of conduct, which explains the behavior standards. 

    English Form (return pages 5 & 6 only)


    Todos los voluntarios deben revisar y firmar el Codigo de Conducta, que les explican las normas de comportamiento. 

    Forma en español (solo regrese paginas 5 y 6)

Step 4: Contact the Ministry Leader

Once you've identified the ministry or ministries where you feel called to serve, please contact the corresponding ministry leader. While you may not begin serving until your Safe Environment training is completed or renewed, you are encouraged to meet with the ministry leader to explore where your gifts and talents can be best utilized.