Safe Environment Training
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires that
everyone who has regular contact with children in church ministry must
participate in a safe environment training program called "Protecting God’s
Children" produced by the Virtus Corporation. This requirement is part of the Archdiocese
efforts in providing a safe environment for the children who participate in all
of the various ministries of the church.
The awareness training programs are being
conducted regularly throughout parishes in the archdiocese. A complete schedule
may be obtained by logging onto www.virtus.org and hitting the “Registration” l
ink on the left side of the Virtus page. You may also check the Criterion for
information.
If you have any questions about this policy
please contact Harry Plummer, Office of Catholic Education and Faith Formation @
harry.plummer@archindy.org or
1-800-382-9836 x 7325 or (317) 236-7325.
Non-Affiliate Rule
Beginning with the 2011-2012
school year, in order to participate in CYO grade school sports, all
participants must be either a student enrolled in a Catholic school or a
child residing in a household registered in and participating in a
Catholic parish. A participating household is determined by official
registration on the parish roster. However, pastors, at their
discretion, may also require regular attendance at Mass and or active
participation in the religious education or youth ministry programs
offered by the parish.
Athletic Physician Certificate
A CYO Athletic Physician’s
Certificate is required for all CYO Participant’s. The current
certificate must be kept on file at the parish. This must be done on a
yearly basis for all CYO participants. High School participants are not
required to have a physician’s certificate on file with the parish.
CYO Athletic Physicians Certificate