Safe Environment Policy

The safe environment program is titled Keeping Children and Youth Safe.

All employees (priests, deacons, religious and laity) of the Diocese of Fort Worth are required to participate in the safe environment program. All volunteers (parish and school) are required to participate in the safe environment program. Ministers, employees, and volunteers are expected to complete the training between 30 days...

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Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards for Ministers

All diocesan, parish and Catholic school employees and volunteers (including active clergy) are required to review and sign the Code of Conduct annually.

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Procedures When Sexual Misconduct is Reported

The Catholic Church expects all those who work and minister in the name of the Church to live chaste and moral lives, respecting in every way the gift of sexuality. Inappropriate sexual activity abuses not only the gift of sexuality but also the power and authority of the pastoral role. Sexual misconduct by anyone who serves in the Church is a serious violation of sacred trust.

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Texas Laws on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

The Law (Texas Family Code, Chapter 261)

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