Guidelines and Policies at Christ Our Hope
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All are welcome
We are honored to be uniquely situated in the shared space of the Josephinum in downtown Seattle.
We are a diverse people of God committed to providing a beacon of light where all are welcome to grow, including vulnerable individuals*.
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Archdiocese of Seattle
As a reflection of our mission we are committed to the Archdiocese of Seattle's Safe Environment Program, which staff are certified in, as well as other policies listed below.
The complete list of Archdiocesan policies can be found online here. -
Accountability and Transparency
In light of the August 2018 official statements shared by Pope Francis, Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop Sartain and Father Heric concerning clergy abuse, including the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, we reaffirm our committment at Christ Our Hope to ensure the safety and protection of all vulnerable persons.
Who is a vulnerable individual?
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A minor under the age of 18
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Any person over 60 who is unable to care for him or herself
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Certain individuals with developmental disabilities
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Anyone over 18 who has a legal guardian
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Individuals receiving in-home care through licensed health, hospice or home health care agency or from an aide hired on their own
Please visit our Committment to Safe Environment for more information including actions the Archdiocese of Seattle has taken since the 1980's to remain constantly vigilant.
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