St. Philip's Parish is committed to following the policies and guidelines of the Diocese of Fort Worth's Safe Environment Program to ensure a culture of safe and respectful conduct in all ministries.  Thank you for assisting us to enhance and protect the dignity and trust of all God's People.

The Safe Environment Program in the Diocese of Fort Worth includes:

• Completion of the Employee or Volunteer Ministry Application Form, including personal references
• Reading and signing the Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards for All Clergy, Religious and Lay Ministers
• Completion of the Safe Environment Awareness class prior to beginning service as a volunteer or staff member in any capacity
• A background evaluation

Employees and volunteers are required to participate in Safe Environment retraining and undergo a new Background evaluation periodically and will be contacted by the Safe Environment Coordinator when this is due.

Read our Code of Conduct.

Safe Environment Awareness training is through Virtus and is called Protecting God's Children for Adults.  Classes are scheduled at the diocese office, at St Philip and at parishes throughout the diocese. You may attend any one of these to complete this requirement.

Click HERE  to create a Virtus profile and register for a class. DUE TO CURRENT DIOCESAN GUIDELINES IN PLACE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY, classes are offered on a more limited basis. Contact Carolyn if the posted schedule does not provide you a convenient option.

NEW VOLUNTEERS: Please download the Volunteer Ministry Application (below) and send to Carolyn Ditsworth at the parish office.

Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions.

All  youth volunteers must complete Teen Leadership Training to comply with the Diocesan Safe Environment  Policy. The training is valid for three years. Please contact Carolyn Ditsworth for information.