{"id":9901,"date":"2026-10-08T11:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allsoulscatholic.org\/church\/?page_id=9901"},"modified":"2026-10-08T14:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:22:47","slug":"safe-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allsoulscatholic.org\/church\/safe-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”9914″ bg_position=”center top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”15%” bottom_padding=”12%” bottom_padding_phone=”20%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#000868″ color_overlay_2=”#000000″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”200″ shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”speech” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Safe Environment Compliance<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Protecting God’s Children” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%239a0000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]At All Souls Catholic Parish, the safety and well-being of children, youth, and at-risk adults is of the utmost importance.<\/strong> Through oversight of the Archdiocese of Denver, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment through education, accountability, and prevention programs designed to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.<\/p>\n

All Church, School & ELC employees at All Souls, as well as any adult volunteers ages 18 and up who serve<\/span> in parish ministries, programs, or activities involving minors, must maintain Safe Environment compliance<\/strong> by completing the following three requirements set forth by the Archdiocese:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f6f6f6″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][toggles style=”minimal”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Adult Safe Environment Training”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”masstimes”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]All clergy, parish, school & ELC employees, as well as volunteers who work with or have contact with minors are required to complete the VIRTUS\u00ae Protecting God\u2019s Children for Adults<\/strong> training program. This training helps participants recognize warning signs of abuse, establish healthy boundaries, and understand their responsibility in protecting children and vulnerable adults. Refresher training is required every five years to maintain compliance.<\/p>\n

Safe Environment Training classes are offered at All Souls on a regular basis, as well as at other Catholic organizations throughout the Archdiocese. To find an upcoming class, please click the VIRTUS\u00ae link at the bottom of the page.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Background Check”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”50″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]All employees and volunteers who interact with minors must successfully complete and receive approval of a criminal background check before beginning service.<\/span> To<\/span> maintain<\/span> ongoing<\/span> Safe<\/span> Environment<\/span> compliance,<\/span> a<\/span> new<\/span> background<\/span> check<\/span> is<\/span> required<\/span> every<\/span> five<\/span> years.<\/span> All<\/span> Souls<\/span> Catholic<\/span> Parish<\/span> reviews<\/span> background<\/span> checks<\/span> in<\/span> accordance<\/span> with<\/span> the<\/span> policies<\/span> and<\/span> standards<\/span> established<\/span> by<\/span> the<\/span> Archdiocese<\/span> of<\/span> Denver<\/span> to<\/span> help<\/span> ensure<\/span> the<\/span> safety<\/span> and<\/span> well-being<\/span> of<\/span> those<\/span> entrusted<\/span> to<\/span> our<\/span> care.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Code of Conduct”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]All clergy, employees, and volunteers serving with minors must read and sign the Archdiocese of Denver Code of Conduct. This document establishes standards for appropriate behavior and interactions with minors, vulnerable adults, and members of the community, promoting a culture of respect, accountability, and safety.<\/p>\n

To view the Archdiocese of Denver Code of Conduct, please follow the link at the bottom of the page.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Through these measures, All Souls Catholic and the Archdiocese of Denver work together to foster an environment where children, youth, and vulnerable adults can participate in parish life safely and confidently.<\/p>\n

Questions about Safe Environment compliance?<\/strong>\u00a0For any questions regarding assistance with training, background checks, compliance requirements, or current Safe Environment status, please contact our parish Safe Environment Coordinator<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” bg_image=”9915″ bg_position=”left center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding_phone=”3%” bottom_padding_phone=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000868″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_b_to_right_t” shape_divider_color=”#252525″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”120″ bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” shape_type=”curve_opacity” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60″][vc_custom_heading text=”Resource Links” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23c1c1c2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/archden.org\/protection\/” text=”AoD OFFICE OF MINOR & AT-RISK ADULT PROTECTION” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_left=”30″ margin_right=”30″][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/www.virtusonline.org\/virtus\/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=36848&theme=0″ text=”VIRTUS\u00ae ONLINE CLASS FINDER” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_left=”30″ margin_right=”30″][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/archden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Code-of-Conduct-v-1.6-July-2023.pdf” text=”AoD CODE OF CONDUCT” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_left=”30″ margin_right=”30″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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