Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is committed to providing a safe environment for all our parishioners, especially our children. All volunteers who have regular, ongoing interaction with children are obligated to complete CMG Connect training through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Visit the archdiocesan website for more information.

The CMGConnect online training replaces the former Safe Environment Program (VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children”) that was previously offered through our Archdiocese. Individuals are now required to complete all Safe Environment Training online. 

CMG connect is a new web-based platform that will assist us to ensure that all employees and volunteers who are in a position of trust with children and vulnerable adults within our schools and parishes are trained to recognize behavior patterns of potential abusers and provide pro-active measures for preventing abuse in any context.

“Safe Haven-It’s Up to You” is a three-part video that provides vignettes of real-life situations to educate the viewer about methods of grooming, desensitization, bullying, and neglect, all of which can lead to abuse.  Each part of the video is immediately followed by a brief questionnaire to further develop understanding.

Education is a key element of the Safe Environment program. All clergy, employees, contracted school personnel, volunteers, members of groups, movements, and organizations over the age of 18, who work, volunteer or participate in any capacity are required to complete the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training and a criminal background check before they may begin employment, volunteer, or participate with ministries, groups, movements, and organizations. 

In addition, the mandatory renewal training must be completed every 5 years and a new background check submitted before the 5-year expiration of prior training. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Safe Environment compliance training and renewal training is a condition of employment and for volunteer ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Training Children to Protect Themselves
Annually, a program is offered for all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade with age-specific lessons that provide knowledge for the students to protect themselves.  Contact our CCE Office for more information about the Circle of Grace program.

Gloria Arriaga
Safe Environment
[email protected]
9798850018

Carl Floyd
Faith Formation
[email protected]
9798853868