Jesus said, “And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Matthew 18:5-6)

Following our Lord Jesus’s strict command, St Barnabas Catholic Church, and our diocese, the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, are committed to providing a safe environment for all our parishioners -- from the youngest to the oldest. 
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As a part of that effort, the Ordinariate has instituted a robust Safe Environment program. St Barnabas participates fully in that program. We provide mandatory training (including detailed background checks) through Catholic Mutual Group (CMG Connect) for all volunteers who may be in a position to work with children under 18 years old. We also educate parents and provide them materials to use in discussing safe environment issues with their own children. 

If you would like to read about the Ordinariate's Safe Environment Policy and resources in detail, please click here.
  
For any questions about our safe environment program, or if you would like to begin the safe environment training process, please contact the St Barnabas parish office here.

If you suspect a child is being abused or maltreated, please call immediately Nebraska's CPS HOTLINE: 1-800-653-1999

If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, please call 911, or the local Omaha Police Department at (402) 444-5600.

If you have been asked by the Safe Environment Coordinator to take our training, please visit Catholic Mutal Group's (CMG) website to complete the training here: https://personal-ordinariate-of-the-chair-of-st-peter.cmgconnect.org/


To contact the Ordinariate directly regarding our Safe Environment:
Lynn Schmidt
Safe Environment Coordinator for the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
Tel: (907) 317-6257
Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Hill
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Tel: (281) 507-4142
Email: [email protected]