Clergy, religious, paid staff and all volunteers working with minors and/or vulnerable adults at any parish, Catholic school, or diocesan location are required to complete an Application for Ministry/background check and attend an EIM workshop every three years. Ministry with minors and/or vulnerable adults pertains to any ministry, program, or organization that serves youth or vulnerable adults in any manner or which functions at a time and place where minors or vulnerable adults are typically present. A listing of such ministries/programs or organizations includes, but is not limited to:
To learn more and to see the upcoming classes in our Diocese, please click on the link below:
Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
*** Note: Due to COVID-19, in-person workshops are only open to new applicants. Those that need to renew their EIM, will renew through an online workshop. ***