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    • About Us
      • Who are we
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      • Maronites
    • Safe Environment
    • Religious Education
      • Religious Education
      • First Holy Communion
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      • Confirmation Sponsor Form
    • Bulletin
    • Music
      • Concert Series
      • Music Ministry
      • Wedding Music Planning
    • Requests
      • Member Registration
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      • Baptism Godparent Form
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      • Marriage
      • Anointing of the Sick
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who are we
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Staff
    • Contact
    • Maronites
  • Safe Environment
  • Religious Education
    • Religious Education
    • First Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Confirmation Sponsor Form
  • Bulletin
  • Music
    • Concert Series
    • Music Ministry
    • Wedding Music Planning
  • Requests
    • Member Registration
    • Baptism
    • Baptism Godparent Form
    • Baptismal Certificate
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • OCIA
  • Icons
  • Mass Intentions

Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them.


Matthew 19:14

Protecting God’s Children

 In an ongoing effort to protect children and to provide a safe environment for all, Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church requires Protecting God’s Children training, as well as background checks in accordance with the Diocese of Columbus.

EMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS




Whether you are starting out or have been with the diocese for years, we are glad that you’re here!  


To become compliant with the Safe Environment Policy, 

please follow the 4 steps below: 

Step 1:

Protecting God's Children training session-Sign up on Virtus

The protecting God's Children program educates and trains adults about the dangers of abuse, the warning signs of abuse, the ways to prevent abuse, the methods of properly reporting suspicions of abuse, and responding to allegations of abuse.

Virtus Online Registration
PGC Virtus Instructions
Step 2:

BCI & FBI Background Checks FastFingerprints

Background checks are required for employees and certain volunteers in accordance with the Diocese of Columbus. 


The instruction sheet will guide you through the FastFingerprints process.

BCI Instructions
Step 3:

Complete and submit OLV Volunteer Application and Harassment

This form provides the parish with your basic volunteer information and confirms your understanding of the harassment policy. 

 

Please complete the form by clicking the link below:

Volunteer Application
Step 4:

Complete and submit OLV Code of Behavior

The Code of Behavior outlines the expectations for all employees and volunteers who serve in our parish, especially when working with children and vulnerable individuals. 


Please complete the form by clicking the link below:

SE Code of Behavior

References

 The Columbus Diocese Safe Environment Office is tasked with executing policy by assisting with reports of abuse, processing background checks, administering training, and supporting parishes and locations. The USCCB charter requires that all dioceses/eparchies have clear and well-publicized standards of behaviors and boundaries, maintain safe environment programs for all children and adults and evaluate the background of all lay employees, clergy, and all volunteers who have contact with children. 


To read the Diocese of Columbus Safe Environment Manual.  

S.E. Manual

Protecting God’s Children Questions (PGC)

 This section answers common questions about the Safe Environment process, including who needs training, what steps are required, and how to remain compliant. 


 To view the frequently asked questions, please click the link below: 

Frequently Asked Questions

Post-training Information

After completing the required training and background checks, volunteers should review the practical guidelines for serving safely and responsibly within the parish. 

Practical Guidelines for Volunteers

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Questions?

  Contact Pat Fulcher, Safe Environment Coordinator at Our Lady of Victory   

  olvsafeenvironment@ourladyofvictory.cc  

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1559 Roxbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43212 Phone - 614-488-2428

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