Schedule of Workshops
As we all know, Kentucky weather can be unpredictable, and Mother Nature has once again reminded us of that. Out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the Safe Environment Training originally scheduled for tomorrow (May 20th) at 4:00 p.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center. Once a new date is confirmed, we will update the schedule.
While we will do our best to reschedule this training as soon as possible, please note that additional training opportunities are also planned throughout June. We encourage you to check the website regularly for the most up-to-date information. This is also a helpful time to remind parish and school communities that, due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, training sessions may be postponed with short notice. We strongly encourage individuals to complete the required in-person training as soon as possible rather than waiting until a future date.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: No one under the age of 16 will be admitted to the training, this includes infants.
| 5/20/25 | 4:00 p.m. | Catholic Enrichment Center POSTPONED |
3146 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40211 |
Thea Bowman Hall (basement) |
| 6/10/24 | 6:30 p.m. | Sacred Heart | 3113 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40206 |
Ursuline Arts Center |
| 6/16/25 | 6:30 p.m. | Flaget Center | 1935 Lewiston Dr. Louisville, KY 40216 |
Gymnasium |
| 6/24/25 | 6:30 p.m. | St. Margaret Mary | 7813 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40222 |
Church |
| 6/30/25 | 6:30 p.m. | St. James (E-Town) | 307 W Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
Batcheldor Hall |
The Archdiocese of Louisville is committed to ensuring that children and youth who worship, study or participate in church-sponsored activities can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. In an effort to fulfill this commitment, all employees or volunteers who have contact with children or youth (18 and under) for ANY length of time are required to participate in one of the 2-hour Safe Environment Training Workshops. The Safe Environment Program will cover the following topics:
- Identifying signs of child sexual abuse
- Understanding the dynamics of child sexual abuse, including how children are groomed and how they may attempt to reveal their experience
- How to take action in response to child sexual abuse, including obligation to report and caring for the abused child
- Becoming familiar with new archdiocesan policies and Code of Conduct regarding work with children
Participants will receive a copy of the new Sexual Abuse Policies and a resource manual. No registration is necessary. Sign-in sheets will be available at the workshops.
- Children under the age of 16 should never attend the Safe Environment Training Program
(nor should anyone under the age of 18 be considered an adult or placed in unsupervised environments requiring the adult supervision of minors). Any person 18 or older who is in a supervisory role with children MUST have a criminal background check. - It is advisable to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the workshop start time listed for all locations in order to complete paperwork.
- Attendees must remain present for the entire workshop. Leaving early will result in having to attend the Safe Environment workshop again, in full.
- All registrants must attend, stay for the ENTIRE 2-hour presentation, and complete completion paperwork. Failure to do so will result in having to re-complete the course in the correct manner.
