1) Solicit Three Character References

• The Archdiocese requires us to obtain three character references for all volunteers.

• Those giving you a reference must be over the age of 18, not a member of your immediate family, and not a member of the Roman Catholic clergy.

• Please copy and email the link below to at least three people who would be willing to               provide a reference for you.

                                   https://ckokc.org/reference-information

• When all three background checks have been submitted, you will be notified.

2) Complete the updated Safe Environment Training

• Use button below to start your Safe Environment Training

• On the safe environment website, you will have to download a Reference form and save it to your desktop, in order to continue. Since Christ the King is using its own protocol for collecting volunteer references using our parish website (described above), you will not need it and can delete it later.

For assistance, contact Patrick Cullen at (405) 242-4512 or Amy Feighny at (405) 242-4525.

Start Safe Environment Training

Christ the King is committed to providing a safe environment for everyone who comes to the parish and school, and we work diligently to ensure that all volunteers, faculty and staff have undergone safe environment training, background and reference checks.  If you have any questions regarding the safe environment training program at Christ the King, please contact Patrick Cullen.

For the safety of children and the healing of victims, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City provides an Abuse of Minors Pastoral Response Hotline for reporting the abuse of a minor (in the past or presently) by a member of the clergy or other church personnel. Calls to this number will be answered by the Archdiocesan Assistance Coordinator who will offer to meet with the caller in person, if the caller so desires. The Assistance Coordinator will also assist you in making a formal complaint to the Archdiocese, arranging a personal meeting with the Archbishop or his representative and in obtaining support and pastoral counseling.

Calls are confidential with the following exceptions:

• Any allegation of sexual or physical abuse or neglect concerning those who currently are minors must be reported to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (1-800-522-3511) as required by Oklahoma laws and Archdiocesan policies.
• Any allegation of sexual misconduct must be shared with the proper Archdiocesan authorities.
• Local law enforcement agencies may also be contacted.

In addition, there are several things you may do:

• Contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (1-800-522-3511). Contacting DHS is mandatory if the victim is a minor.
• Contact the appropriate law enforcement agency (for example the local police).
• Contact local child protection agencies, a private attorney and or a support group.