Safe Environment Ministry
MinistriesPO Box 10 Stn Main 3900 Arthur Drive
Delta, BC V4K 3N2
sem@shsdelta.org
604-946-4522
The Safe Environment Program is mandated by the Archdiocese of Vancouver. The program prioritizes the care and wellbeing of the vulnerable in our Parish community by ensuring that all adults, including clergy, religious, employees, and volunteers, treat each minor and vulnerable adult with respect and care.
The Safe Environment program works with parishes and other Catholic groups, providing training, materials, and other necessary support. Safe environment training is required in certain ministry contexts but highly encouraged for all active Parish volunteers.
Information on what is Safe Environment?
If you are not a registered Parishioner at Sacred Heart Parish, we ask that you start by contacting the office to complete a registration form @ 604-946-4522.
Completion of Safe Environment should be completed PRIOR to commencing your volunteer role, and in the following order of time sensitivity / importance:
1. Valid police clearance (letter attached to complete and take to the Delta Police Department). Once document received, please submit to Parish office.
2. Complete the CMG online Safe Environment Training videos. They illustrate 4 different scenarios and discuss appropriate responses & actions. Once completed this is valid for all Parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Step 1. Go to the following website: https://vancouver.cmgconnectcanada.org
Create an account and watch the brief required training videos.
Step 2. Sign in as volunteers and choose Sacred Heart Parish Delta as your parish.
Once in, complete only the required videos that appear on your dashboard.
The main one needing completed is “Safe Environment Program – Volunteers.” It will take about 1.5 - 2 hours from start to finish but can be broken up over a few days. Each video is between 12 – 20 minutes in length.
Note: there is no need to print out the certificate, we can view who has completed the process.