Safe Environment

Preventing – Responding – Reporting

In cooperation with the Diocese of San Diego, Mission San Luis Rey Parish is committed to maintaining a safe environment for children and young people. As church ministers, volunteers, and clergy, we are guided by the Diocese of San Diego’s policies on sexual misconduct and transparent procedures for dealing with incidents of sexual misconduct.

For the Diocese of San Diego official SAFE ENVIRONMENT page, click here.

Catechetical Ministry laypersons, ministers, volunteers, parish staff, and clergy are screened. They are offered instruction on appropriate professional conduct with students and are provided information to help recognize and deal with issues of child sexual abuse.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego requires that all volunteers complete Safe Environment Clearance before working with children.  Online training, provided through the CMG (Catholic Mutual Group) Connect Program, is mandatory for volunteering in our Catholic schools and religious education programs.

For more information on Safe Environment training, contact Deacon Lyle Blackmon, Director of Catechetical Ministry at 760-547-0715.