Safe Environment Certification

All adults that volunteer in the name of our parish must be Safe Environment Certified. This includes volunteering in the school, religious formation, youth ministry programs, sports athletics, Divine Mercy Pantry, Knights of Columbus and as an EMHC to the care facilities and homebound parishioners, as well as other activities that involve minors or vulnerable adults. More information can be found at the Archdiocese of Omaha.

In 2002, the USCCB created the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This charter mandates that all adults who interact with children and vulnerable adults in the name of the Church are required to become Safe Environment Certified. The Archdiocese of Omaha requires this mandate be implemented. You may attend Safe Environment Certification training anywhere within the Archdiocese.

If already certified, see instructions for recertification. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Kelly Anderson, Pastoral Minister, at andersonk@svdpomaha.org.

First Time Safe Environment Certification

It is advised to use a computer, not a phone or tablet.

1. Register for a new account on the Catholic Mutual Platform: https://omaha.CMGconnect.org

2. Complete all sections of the Registration Box

Choose a username and password
Enter contact and profile information
Select the primary parish/school at which you volunteer or are employed
Choose your role (employee, volunteer, etc.) and select the check box that describes the specific participation category that reflects your involvement
Click “Register” to complete your account setup

3. Click “Start” for the SE Live Training & Background Check curriculum in order to:

Acknowledge and agree to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct.
RSVP for a live training.
Give consent and submit information for a background check.

4. Attend the training. The background check request will not be processed until the training is completed. Training takes approximately 2 ½ hours.

Usually, SE Certification takes 7-10 days following this process and is valid for 6 years.

Safe Environment Recertification

It is advised to use a computer, not a phone or tablet.

1. Go to your existing account: https://omaha.CMGconnect.org

2. Click “Sign In”

3. Enter your username and password. *Do NOT create a new account. If you don’t remember your username, click on the blue Support button (has a question mark in a circle). Select Password/Username Support and fill out the form.

4. Click “Edit Profile” if you need to many any changes to your profile (phone number, e-mail address, etc.)

5. Click “Start” under SE Recertification Process to begin. (Process takes approximately 1 ½ hours).

Usually, SE Recertification takes up to 7 days following this process and is valid for 6 years. You will no longer be issued a Safe Environment Card, your record of completion will be kept in the Catholic Mutual records.