Working with Minors Protocol

Protecting Children in the 21st Century

Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish is committed to providing a safe environment for minors in the parish. In order to prevent misconduct of adults toward minors (including physical, sexual or emotional abuse), OLMC parish requires that every adult who works, volunteers, or associates with minors through parish activities complete the Safe and Sacred protocol sessions.

The training is now online at www.safeandsacred-dol-in.org. You do not have to complete the session in one sitting; you can work on it progressively, and the computer will start up again where you left off. All those who volunteer in the parish in any capacity are required to complete the seminar once every three years.

Click here for a copy of the the OLMC Working with Minors Protocol Guidelines.

All staff, clergy, religious, and volunteers who work directly with children must register and complete the diocesan safe environment training program every three years. The program is designed to be respectful of the topic and your time. The site is accessible anytime and on most computers, mobile devices, and smartphones. If you need technical assistance, there is a button at the top right corner of almost every screen where there is a “live” person to assist you. You may also contact Technical Support by calling toll-free (888) 804-9643.

How to report an incident of sexual abuse of a minor

Who Should Make Reports: Victims of child sexual abuse by a person ministering on behalf of the Church. Persons with a suspicion that a child may be sexually abused by a person ministering on behalf of the Church. Persons concerned about violations about our Code of Conduct regarding appropriate behavior with children by any person ministering on behalf of the Church
How to Make a Report: Indiana law requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report immediately to: The local Child Protection Services agency (Hotline: 800-800-5556); or A local law enforcement agency. Under Indiana law, it is a criminal act not to make such a report. This law applies to all adults without exception.
By Phone to the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana: Doris May, Victim Assistance Minister & Head of Pastoral Response Team: (765) 464-4988 OR Charles "Max" Layden, Conduct in Ministry Officer: (765) 463-2242 OR Office of the Vicar General: (765) 269-4601
By Mail to the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana: Please compose a detailed description of the facts/incidents of the abuse and send it to Mr. Max Layden: P.O. Box 909, Lafayette, IN 47902.