Overview

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Training is required for all volunteers of the parish who come in contact with minors or vulnerable adults. In reality, this means most, if not all, volunteers. The more people who take the training course, the safer we will be as a parish. It also can be useful information that helps parents protect their own children, and workshops designed for children of specific ages can help children protect themselves.

How to Become EIM Compliant

To become EIM compliant, volunteers 18 years-of-age and older must complete the following steps:

1. Complete the EIM application (background check)
2. Sign up for a class
3. Attend a class every three years

To learn more about EIM, visit the link below. 

How to Care for and Support Victims of Abuse

We are all called to protect. The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing confidential and compassionate care to victims of sexual abuse, particularly if the abuse was committed by clergy or a church representative. If you have experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, please contact the Diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support at 512-949-2400.

If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at an EIM Basic or Refresher workshop, please contact Emily Hurlimann at 512-949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement.

"It is the responsibility of the Catholic Church to respond with compassion to the needs of those who have been abused."
-Most Reverend Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop of Austin

Reporting Abuse or a Notice of Concern

Reporting Requirements
Make a Report to Child Protective Services
Make a Report to Adult Protective Services
EIM Notice of Concern
Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support