Safe Environment Training
Circle of Care
Safe Environment Training for Parents & Church Workers
Before any adult works with minors in the Diocese of Fargo, they must complete the Safe Environment Training for Church Workers. The following information must be on file for each employee or volunteer who will have contact with minors:
- Acknowledgement that the Diocese of Fargo Code of Conduct (PDF) has been read.
- Acknowledgement that the Circle of Care video has been viewed and discussed Acknowledgement Form (PDF).
- A copy of the “Authorization for Background Check” form (PDF).
- “Notice of Eligibility” from the Diocese of Fargo.
A church worker cannot begin work with minors until all these forms are on file. Talk to your pastor or contact Human Resources for more information.
The Circle of Care is a Safe Environment training program for adults and was developed by the Archdiocese of Omaha. Copies of the Circle of Care DVD are available from Mary Hanbury in the Office of Catechesis (701-356-7909). The video may also be viewed online by clicking the “YouTube” link. Available resources:
- Supervisor Instructions (PDF)
- Handout of Circle of Care presentation (PDF)
- Circle of Care Video on YouTube
