Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM)
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We have a shared commitment to ensure our parish is a safe place for everyone, especially children and vulnerable adults. With this in mind, our community is committed to following the Diocese of Austin's Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies.
Ethics & Integrity in Ministry is a training and screening process focused on helping our community prevent and respond to abuse. It includes required workshops and background checks for all who work or volunteer in ministry as well as policies for reporting abuse.
Thank you for your commitment to protecting children and the vulnerable from preventable harm. Together, we are fulfilling our commitment to heal and protect.
Please be aware that at St. Thomas More, all ministry volunteers must be EIM compliant. This is part of our shared commitment as a no tolerance parish.
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Upcoming EIM Workshops
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At Other Parishes
St. Patrick, Hutto - June 11th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
St. John Neumann, Austin June 16th 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
St. Julia, Austin 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. John Neumann, Austin - August 11th 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.You must sign up to attend any of these workshops. Click the eAppsDB button below to log in to your account and register.
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You can find the full list of workshops hosted at other parishes by logging in to your eAppsDB account. Click the button below to log in.
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Online TrainingThe Diocese of Austin is currently allowing individuals who have previously taken the in-person workshop to renew their certification using the online training. Click on the button below to access the instructions for completing the training on the diocesan website.
The online training will be available until January 2, 2023.
Please Note: Only those who have already taken the in-person workshop are eligible to take the online training. -
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Need Assistance? I'm here to help!
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Danielle Whitedwhitestmaustin.orgMembership Registrar, EIM Site Administrator
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Ministry leader Resources:
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Contact the STM EIM Coordinator to verify volunteers' EIM status:
Whenever a new person volunteers in the ministry you lead
Each fall- submit complete list of ministry volunteers by Sept 1
Each spring- submit updated list of ministry volunteers by April 1Submit names for verification here.
Sample template-
Use this format when submitting a list of names.
To get a copy of the template you can edit:
Click on link above, Go to FILE in header bar, Select MAKE A COPY.
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Invite someone to complete EIM:
Send them a link or give them a copy of the
EIM Guide for Volunteers
Copies are available in the Ministry Resource Center
or the Pastoral Offices building.
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Report a concern
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Need Support?
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The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing confidential and compassionate care to victims of sexual abuse, particularly if the abuse was committed by clergy or a church representative. If you have experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, please contact the diocesan coordinator of victims assistance and pastoral support at (512) 949-2400.
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Visit austindiocese.org/eim for more resources and information on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry.
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