Welcome to the Parish Safe Church Coordinator Page! Below you will find resources for those who manage Safe Church at their parishes and in their communities.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily Kirk, the Diocesan Parish Support Specialist and Safe Church Administrator at ekirk@dioet.org.
The main role of a Parish Safe Church Coordinator is to track Safe Church course completions, background checks, educate the community, and support the diocese. Below you will find resources to aid in the tasks mentioned.
Safe Church, Safe Communities Coordinator Handbook
Safe Church, Safe Communities Episcopal School Coordinator Handbook
Safe Church, Safe Communities Guidebook for Parishioners
Safe Church, Safe Communities Guidebook for Schools
Zoom Recording from Safe Church Coordinator Training
Sample Tracking Document (for parishes)
Sample Tracking Document (for schools)
Annual Adoption Packet (due April 1st of each year. All three forms, please!)
Safe Church, Safe Communities Course Requirements
(Please note: the course requirements were updated at Bishop and Council on February 28th, 2023. We have moved the Lay Leadership group from Category F to Category A.)
Screening and Public Records Check Requirements
Printable Course Checklist (great resources to pass out to people at church)
Create a Praesidium User Account Video Tutorial
Check Course Completions via Transcript or Report Video Tutorial