For More Information
Michelle Boland
Reporting Abuse
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:
Sandra Price, Executive Director, Office of Child & Youth Protection 314-792-7271 gro.ltshcra@ecirpardnas
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-0210
Preventing Abuse
Protecting God’s Children
The Archdiocese of St. Louis’s Safe Environment Program requires all Archdiocesan clergy, religious order clergy, adult employees, and volunteers who work with or near minors and/or vulnerable adults to comply with the following policy requirements:
- Attend a Protecting God’s Children live workshop.
- Understand and sign the Archdiocese’s Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees, and Volunteers Working in Ministry.
- View two online training modules regarding abuse reporting and relevant topics from the Code of Ethical of Conduct.
- Complete a national criminal record check and agree to regular updates.
Click here for instructions to complete these requirements.
The link for both the current schedule for Protecting God’s Children workshops and compliance registration is :
https://www.preventandprotectstl.org
Use code stlprotect to register.
Safe Touch
Students in grades K-9 in archdiocesan schools and parish school of religion programs receive annual age-appropriate instruction in the Safe Touch curriculum to enable them to protect themselves from potential abuse. This local curriculum was developed in partnership with West County Psychological Associates, the Archdiocesan Child Safety Committee, and area educators and school administrators. Discussion topics range from physical boundaries to online safety.
I am a teen and would like to volunteer. What do I need to do?
If you are under 18 years old or still in high school, and wish to volunteer at Our Lady of Lourdes school or church please download a Code of Ethical Conduct for Youth Form at the rectory, and return it to Michelle Boland at the rectory or email to gro.omhsawllo@dnalobm
