Safe Environment

Opelousas Catholic participates in the Diocesan Safe Environment training and
is in compliance with all dictates from the local Bishop relating to hiring practices and screening of all salaried and volunteer personnel. A primary goal of the
Diocese and administration is to provide a safe environment for all who spend
time at the school each and every day.

All parents are encouraged to attend a Safe Environment Training which is necessary to have contact with OCS students in a school setting.
(Chaperoning field trips, room mothers, coaching teams, etc.)

Sessions for Initial Certification are held by appointment only at the school. Please pre-register for these sessions by contacting Mrs. Margaret Joubert at joubertm@ocsvikings.com. After Initial Certification, use the following link to recertify every year.   VIRTUS ONLINE.

Click here for a guide for first time Virtus users and here for a guide for users with a Virtus account.

Click here to open the brochure or visit the website internetsafety101.org/ for information on Internet Safety for your family.

Click here for page 1 and here for page 2 of the Sexual Abuse Brochure.

Mending the Soul is a recovery support group that offers hope for those dealing with all forms of abuse. Mending the Soul seeks to heal that violation and restore dignity to an individual. The sessions are for men and women 18 years and old and are held at the Diocesan central office or a local church. Click here for more information and instructions on how to register.

Hearts of Hope in Lafayette conducts sessions for the caregivers of children ages 12 and under to help them recognize and respond to common sexual behaviors. The sessions are held every second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm-6:30 pm and every Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am-11:30 am. Click here for more information.