Saint Andrew Catholic Church -

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Fort Worth, Texas

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- The Diocese of Fort Worth requires that each person who serves the Church or any of the organizations in the Church attend a Protecting God's Children Session.
  Please click here to access the Safe Environment guidelines and procedures for the Diocese of Fort Worth.
  
  Upcoming Safe Environment Sessions
  
  Renewal Session: Boundaries for Lay Adults
  Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
  Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  Place: Room 105 in the Parish Hall
  
  Initial Session: Protecting God's Children
  Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Place: Room 211/213 in the Parish Hall
  Renewal Session: Plan to Protect
  When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  Where: Room 211/213 in the Parish Hall
  
  Initial Session: Protecting God’s Children for Adults
  When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
  Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  Where: Room 105 in the Parish Hall
  
  Please register online through VIRTUS or contact Theresa Gaitan.
- Step 1 : Create A VIRTUS Profile
  
  All volunteers and staff must have a Virtus profile. First time registrants should use the link below.
  *You cannot sign up for the Protecting God's Children awareness session until after your profile has been created.
  CREATE A VIRTUS PROFILE
  
  Step 2: Log in to your VIRTUS Account
  Login to VIRTUS to sign up for an awareness session that fits your schedule.
  First time registrants must take the Protecting God's Children session.
  Existing volunteers can take any renewal session (pre-requisite: Protecting God's Children). Options available are: Keeping the Promise Alive or A Plan to Protect
  LOG IN TO VIRTUS
  Step 3: Fill out all of the appropriate Forms
  All volunteers must have submitted the forms below before serving in their ministry. Please verify with the Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure we have all the forms required on file for you.
  
  Submit completed forms to Theresa Gaitan, Safe Environment Coordinator
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- VOLUNTEER MINISTRY APPLICATION
  All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and submit it to the Safe Environment Coordinator.
  Volunteer Ministry Application Form
- AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
  All applicants 18 years or older must complete the authorization for release of information to process a criminal background check.
  AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM
- CODE OF CONDUCT
  All volunteers must review and sign the code of conduct, which explains the behavior standards. (return pages 5 & 6 only)
  CODE OF CONDUCT FORM
- Step 4: Contact the Ministry Leader
  Please contact the ministry leader of the area(s) where you would like to serve. You cannot serve until your Safe Environment training is complete or renewed; however, you can meet with the ministry leader to determine where your giftedness can best be utilized in that ministry.
- Contact Us
  
  Theresa Gaitan
  
  Parish Secretary/ Safe Environment Coordinator
  
  817-927-5383
  tgaitanstandrewcc.org

The Diocese of Fort Worth requires that each person who serves the Church or any of the organizations in the Church attend a Protecting God's Children Session.

Please register online through VIRTUS or contact Theresa Gaitan.