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Safe Environment

​The Catholic Church Is Committed to the Safety of Children. 
​St. Patrick's Parish participates in the Safe Environment Program of the Grand Island Diocese.
  • Staff and volunteers receive continuing education and agree to a background screening.
  • Children and youth receive continuing education each year.
For more information contact St. Patrick's Safe Environment Coordinators:
  • Joan Falcon DRE (K-6th)
  • Amy Colerick DRE (7-11th)
  • Pat Mertz (Pastoral Minister/Confirmation)
    They may be reached at (308) 254-2828.
If you, or someone you know, has suffered abuse by a cleric, church employee or volunteer please report the matter to a Victim Assistance Coordinators:
  • Beth Heidt Ph. D. or Cheryl Albright M. S. 
    at the Diocesan Child Protection Office 
    En ​Español: Letisha Guerrero                 1-800-652-2229   -or-
  • Fr. C. P. Varghese, Pat, Joan, or Amy      (308) 254-2828
In addition, whether the abuse takes place at church or outside of church:
  • The DOVES Program                                 (866) 953-6837
  •   En Español:                                                (877) 215-0167   or 
  • Local law enforcement 
    Sidney Police Dept.                                    (308) 254-5515
    Sheriff Dept.                                                (308) 254-2922

Safe Environment Education for Children and Youth

(Click here to access all child/youth Safe Environment Resources for continuing education throughout the Faith Formation year.
These free resources are provided by our Grand Island Diocesan Child Protection Office.

Child Protection - Safe Environment

​Churches, schools, and youth organizations must ensure that children and youth who worship, study, or participate in activities sponsored by a parish can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. Parents and caretakers have the right to ask these institutions if they meet the requirements of the Charter before they allow their children to become involved with them.

An effective safe environment program will have the following components:
  • A code of conduct and criminal background check for clergy and for any other paid personnel and volunteers in positions of trust who have regular contact with children and young people.
  • Training for all adults who work with children that consists of:
    • Signs an adult may see in a child who is abused
    • Signs an adult may see in a person who abuses children
    • What actions an adult should take when they believe child abuse of any kind may be occurring
    • The laws and policies regarding the reporting of child abuse
A training program for children that includes age appropriate materials pertaining to personal safety that conforms to Catholic teachings.
 
Below you will find three valuable videos connected to Safe Environment Training.

Grooming Behavior from Monica Applewhite on Vimeo.

Sexual Grooming v Wholesome Relationship Development from Monica Applewhite on Vimeo.

Contact Us

St. Patrick's Catholic Church
1039 14th Ave
Sidney, Nebraska  69162
(308) 254-2828
​parish@sidneystpats.com
Office hours:
Monday -Thursday 8:00 - 5:00
Friday 8:00 - noon
 

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Join Us for Mass

Daily Mass: 
(No daily Mass if a funeral is scheduled)
Monday -  5:15 p.m. 
​Tuesday - 5:15 p.m.  
Wednesday and Friday - 7:15 a.m.
Thursday - 12:15 p.m.
Saturday- 9:30 a.m. at Sloan Assisted Living ( this is a daily Mass, this is not the vigil Mass for Sunday)
Note: Daily Masses (except Saturday) are celebrated in the Eucharistic chapel. Please use the southwest church entrance.
Weekend Mass:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 
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  • Home
    • About >
      • Contact Us
      • Directions
      • Staff
      • Our History
    • Bulletin
    • Calendar
  • I'm New
    • Welcome Newcomers
    • I'm New!
    • Becoming Catholic
    • RCIA
    • Returning Catholics
    • Parish Registration
  • Get Involved
    • CRS Helping Hands
    • Committees & Organizations
    • Yearly Events >
      • Hands for Growing
  • Ministries
    • Children/Youth Ministries >
      • Allelu
      • Advent
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Totus Tuus
    • Faith Formation >
      • Faith Formation Registration 2022-2023
      • Faith Formation Calendar 2022-2023 K-8th
      • Faith Formation Calendar 2021-2022 (High School)
      • Sacraments Class Calendar
      • St. Francis of Assisi Blessing for our Pets
      • Confirmation preparation >
        • Confirmation Mentors
      • Augustine Institute Kiosk
      • Catechist
      • Safe Environment
    • Outreach
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Pro-Life Ministry
    • Hispanic Ministry >
      • Cuaresma
      • Quinceañera
    • Ministry Schedule
    • Church Environment
  • Who We Are
    • Parish Photos
    • Prayer and Worship
    • Our Faith >
      • Sacraments >
        • Baptism
        • Eucharist
        • Reconcilation
        • Confirmation
        • Anointing of the Sick
        • Marriage
        • Holy Orders
    • Family Life >
      • Family Matters
      • For Teens
    • Formed
    • Catholic Social Teaching
    • Catholic Relief Services
    • Virtual Tour