Welcome to the St. Matthew’s Safeguarding Information Form. Please read the following details and complete the form below. Once we receive your form, we will get you started in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Safeguarding God’s Children or God's People certification program(s). Both programs have five steps:
NOTE: If you are under the age of 18, complete this form (Step 1). A church staff member will contact you so we can get you enrolled in the Diocese’s special program for you.
- Complete this form: This information will help us manage your certification process.
- Telephone interview: When we receive the form, the “SRA” (Chris Schumacher, Business Manager) will call you for the initial interview. After this interview, you will be emailed a link where you will apply for the appropriate certification.
- Complete the application: You will be asked for four references. For each, please provide their name, relationship to you, address, phone number, email, and authorization for the Diocese to conduct a background check. The email address is required and your application will be returned if it is missing any of this information.
- Register for a training class: Once you finish the application, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a class. This is a virtual class and will be constantly updated.
- Attend training: Upon completion of training, you will be certified once your references are confirmed.
The SRA will monitor your application and review background checks and responses from your references.