Volunteer Protocol

Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish is committed to providing a safe environment for minors in the parish. In order to prevent misconduct of adults toward minors (including physical, sexual, or emotional abuse), OLMC parish requires that every adult who works, volunteers, or associates with minors through parish activities complete the Safe and Sacred protocol sessions.

The training is online at www.safeandsacred-dol-in.org. You do not have to complete the session in one sitting; you can work on it progressively, and the computer will start up again where you left off. All those who volunteer in the parish in any capacity are required to complete the seminar once every three years.

All staff, clergy, religious, and volunteers who work directly with children must register and complete the diocesan safe environment training program every three years. The program is designed to be respectful of the topic and your time. The site is accessible anytime and on most computers, mobile devices, and smartphones. If you need technical assistance, there is a button at the top right corner of almost every screen where there is a “live” person to assist you. You may also contact Technical Support by calling toll-free at (888) 804-9643.
 

How to report an incident of sexual abuse of a minor

If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse in the past or present day by clergy (priest or deacon) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:

1. Please find all full instructions on how to make a report at https://dol-in.org/reporting-an-incident.
2. Make a report to Child Protective Services by calling 800.800.5556 or local law enforcement.
3. Call Jackie Montrie M.A., LMFT, LMHC, Victim Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, at 765.464.4988.
4. Thereafter, an investigation will be undertaken by or on behalf of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse in the past or present day by someone working in a parish or school for the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana (such as a religious sister or brother, lay employee, lay volunteer, etc.), you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:

As a community of faith, we must remain vigilant and committed to safeguarding our children and youth, the most important gifts God has entrusted to us. May our Blessed Mother Mary intercede for us in our ministry and leadership as we care for our youth and most vulnerable, always bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.