Ethics In Ministry

The Diocese of Austin, the Catholic Church of Central Texas, is committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. If you are aware of sexual abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult by a volunteer, employee or clergy member, our Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies require that you report that information and to do so, click here.

Anyone, volunteers, paid staff, religious or clergy, involved in a ministry with minors (those under the age of 18) or vulnerable adults (those who are uniquely vulnerable to abuse because of physical or mental disabilities) is required to:

1. Submit a Parish Volunteer Application to the Diocese of Austin
2. Agree to a criminal background check
3. Attend a workshop on "Ethics in Ministry," a seminar on child sexual abuse.

1. Complete an online application with the Diocese of Austin.  The online application takes 30-60 minutes to complete.

2. Attend an Ethics in Ministry  workshop within 60 days of starting your ministry. "Protecting God's Children" workshops last 3 hours and are held throughout the diocese.