Safe Environment Information for Volunteers

The Diocese of Phoenix requires all ministers and volunteers to complete a Safe Environment process that includes an application, face-to-face interview, three reference checks and an in-person foundation class.

If you are a new volunteer/minister or if you are thinking about volunteering in the near future, please visit phoenix.cmgconnect.org. Once on the website, you will fill out an online application, submit your Social Security number and complete an online foundation class. Your background check will be started once you complete the class.

The Safe Environment year runs July 1 through June 30. Renewals must be completed every year and background checks every five years. St. Bernadette requires that renewals be completed by the first day of school for St. John XXIII. New volunteers must complete the process before being allowed to volunteer.

Visit phoenix.cmgconnect.org to create a new application or renew one that you have already created.

St. Bernadette Catholic Church & St. John XXIII School Volunteer Requirements

Step 1: All volunteers, employees, clergy and ministers of the Diocese of Phoenix must complete initial Safe Environment Training (SET) and yearly renewal training. The Safe Environment Training year lasts from July 1st through June 30th.

Step 2: Complete a volunteer application, available on our website or by calling the parish office. Once the application is completed and turned in, an in-person meeting will be scheduled with our volunteer coordinator.

Step 3: Email Diane Flitcroft in the St. Bernadette Church office to schedule your in-person interview at dflitcroft@saintbernadette.com.

Initial Safe Environment Training

Follow these steps to complete the initial Safe Environment Training:

1. Logon to https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org/
2. Create your username using this format: First name.Lastname.dop
3. Create a password (write it down for future use)
4. Scroll down and select the training choice shown to the left
5. Click on the green box that says Start to begin training

Thank you for your commitment to keeping our children and vulnerable adults safe.