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Safe Environment

Child & Youth Protection at St. Ann Catholic School

Diocese of Raleigh — Office of Child & Youth Protection

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal.

St. Ann Catholic School is committed to providing a safe environment for every child in our community. We follow the Diocese of Raleigh's Safe Environment Program, which requires all clergy, employees, and volunteers working with children to complete background screening and certified safe environment training.

To Report Suspected Abuse

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, contact NC Child Protective Services at (919) 527-6380, or call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-422-4453. To report concerns about clergy or church personnel, visit the Diocese of Raleigh Child & Youth Protection page.

Safe Environment Training

The Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection hosts regular trainings on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. These sessions are mandatory for all clergy, employees, and those working with children in diocesan programs, including school volunteers.

Date Time Location Format
May 19, 2026 7:00 PM Online Webinar
May 20, 2026 7:00 PM Online Spanish Webinar
June 7, 2026 6:00 PM St. Stephen The First Martyr, Sanford In-Person
June 9, 2026 6:00 PM St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill In-Person
June 12, 2026 6:00 PM St. Stephen The First Martyr, Sanford Spanish In-Person
June 16, 2026 7:00 PM Online Webinar
June 17, 2026 7:00 PM Online Spanish Webinar
July 8, 2026 6:00 PM St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill In-Person
July 11, 2026 1:00 PM St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill Spanish In-Person
August 8, 2026 1:00 PM St. Thomas More, Chapel Hill Spanish In-Person

Additional sessions may be added throughout the year. View the full and up-to-date schedule on the Diocese of Raleigh training calendar.

Safe Environment Resources

The following resources are provided by the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection for families, school staff, and parish Safe Environment Teams.

Safe Environment Team Tools

Forms, planning documents, volunteer applications, and compliance tools for parish and school Safe Environment Teams.

dioceseofraleigh.org → Safe Environment Team Tools

2026 Annual Report Form

Due June 5, 2026. Required for parish and school Safe Environment compliance reporting to the Diocese.

Access form via Diocese Team Tools page

Volunteer Applications (Level A, B, C)

Required for all volunteers working with children. Available in English and Spanish through the Diocese.

Download volunteer applications

Background Checks & Screening

All employees and volunteers must complete criminal background screening per Diocesan policy. See the Diocese's Screening and Criminal Background Checks documentation for details.

Screening documentation

Code of Conduct for Church Personnel

The Diocese of Raleigh Code of Conduct outlines behavioral expectations for all clergy, employees, and volunteers in contact with minors.

Read the Code of Conduct

USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Charter for Protection of Children and Young People, which guides safe environment policy throughout the Diocese.

View USCCB Charter documentation

Report Suspected Abuse

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. To report abuse or neglect:

NC CPS: (919) 527-6380

Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Diocese Report Page

Register for Training

Required for all staff, clergy, and volunteers working with children. Sessions are available online and in-person throughout the year.

View All Sessions

Diocese Contact

Office of Child & Youth Protection

Diocese of Raleigh

(984) 900-3408

[email protected]

Director: Dr. John Pendergrass
Coordinator: Deacon Ramon Ferrer

Diocesan Resources