Reporting Abuse & Seeking Assistance
The Diocese of Raleigh and St. Michael Catholic Church are committed to supporting victims, reporting abuse, and ensuring accountability.
Contact the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection: 1-866-535-SAFE (7233) or safe@raldioc.org.
Our Commitment to Safety
The Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Raleigh and St. Michael Catholic Church ensures that all volunteers and employees who share their time and talent within our community meet the highest standards of safety and accountability. St. Michael follows the Diocese of Raleigh Guidelines for the Protection of Minors, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating a secure, sacred space where human dignity is safeguarded. Everything we do as a church reflects our dedication to respecting life in all situations by fostering the development of each individual and ensuring a secure, welcoming environment that upholds human dignity.
Guided by the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (USCCB, 2002), the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection has strengthened safeguards in place since 1993 to ensure the safety of children in our diocese. The Diocesan Code of Professional Responsibility (1998) was re-written as the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel of the Diocese of Raleigh, setting high expectations for conduct and respect for those entrusted to our care.
Learn more about the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection and read the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel, click here.
Getting Safe Environment Certified
All clergy, employees, and volunteers in leadership roles with children or youth must complete Safe Environment Training before beginning service. This training is also required for anyone volunteering at any campus event whether at the parish, preschool, or school.
- Initial Training is required for all new clergy, employees, and volunteers.
- Annual Renewal is required each year after completing the initial course.
Important Renewal Information
The annual Safe Environment Training renewal period runs from July 15 – September 15, 2025. If you have previously completed the initial training, you must renew during this window to maintain compliance.
Failure to renew by September 15, 2025, will result in non-compliance. You will then be required to restart the certification process, including attending the 2.5-hour in-person introductory course.
You will receive an email when it is time to renew. If you do not receive your renewal email, contact SET.support@raldioc.org with your name and current email address to update your information.
Instructions for Renewal:
- Visit the login page: dioceseofraleigh.safeenvironment.org/login/index.php
- If this is your first time logging in, do not enter your email/username. Instead, click “Forgotten your username or password?”
- Enter your email address to request a password reset
- Look for an email from Tech Support (techsupport@dioceseofraleigh.safeenvironment.org) — check your junk/spam folder if needed
- Follow the link in the email to reset your password and access the training.
Upcoming Training Sessions for Initial Certification
Safe Environment Training sessions are available for those completing the training for the first time. Each session lasts approximately 2.5 hours and includes a short break. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate to submit to your ministry site for Level C certification.
View the full calendar of upcoming sessions: Diocese of Raleigh Safe Environment Training Events
Have questions about Safe Environment Training?