Purpose: 

• To coordinate the efforts of the Diocese of Gallup to provide a safe environment and rich opportunities for youth to grow in faith by instruction and experience.
• To develop and support efforts to promote healthy robust Catholic marriages and healthy Christian family life through programs of marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, pro-life activities and natural family planning.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Safe Environment Officer for the Diocese of Gallup
• Oversee the execution and compliance with the Diocese of Gallup Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors
• Manage VIRTUS program to include trainers and reports
• Oversee background check processing and records
• Coordinate safe environment training for children
• Support the annual reporting to the United States Conference of Bishops
• Serve as an ex official member of the Diocesan Review Board
• Support the activities of the Diocesan Review Board as directed
• Coordinate the religious catechetical activity to include approved instruction materials
• Encourage and coordinate visiting youth groups for mission work
• Develop and sponsor programs for the support of marriage to include:

• • Preparation for marriage
  • Activities for marriage enrichment
  • Natural Family Planning
• Develop and sponsor pro-life activities
• Promote programs and activities to enrich family life
• Manage policy and procedures for all activities of the office
• Organize the Rite of Election each year on the First Sunday of Lent.
• In conjunction with the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools sponsor, promote and implement the annual Catechist and Teacher In-Service, usually held in September each year.
• Periodic visitations of parishes for special presentations, workshops, and seminars and for  inspection of records for policy compliance

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