Why Do We Do Background Checks?

The Diocese of Crookston and its parishes have an obligation to create a safe environment for the children who are given into our care. One vital component of this safe environment is background checks. Background checks are done to ensure that anyone who comes into contact with a child under our care does not have a history of criminal offenses that may make them a danger to the children. Background checks are also done on employees to search for evidence of a criminal history that may adversely affect their work for the parish.

Background Check Policies and Procedures

The Background Check Policy states which positions at the parish and diocesan levels require background checks. The Background Check Policy is found in Section 3.4 of the Safe Environment Policy of the Diocese of Crookston.

The Background Check Procedures provide the instructions for implementing the Background Check Policy. The Background Check Procedures are found in the Safe Environment Certification Manual.