Thank you for pursuing Safe Environment Certification as a volunteer or employee with St. Margaret Mary parish and school. We are pleased to partner with you to offer activities where the sanctity of life, safety, and protection of community members is a priority.
In accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth, the Omaha Archdiocese requires training for adults who work with children in athletics, school activities, Scouts, or other youth activities in our parish. The Archdiocese has expanded the training to include the safety and care of vulnerable adults. Adults who minister to vulnerable adults in the name of the Church, such as Homebound Communion Ministers, are required to have Safe Environment certification. Review the Archdiocese of Omaha Safe Environment Policies here.
The Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training, Circle of Care, is a program designed to help employees and volunteers become even more aware and responsible leaders while fostering a secure, joy-filled atmosphere for our children and vulnerable adults.
Winter/spring 2026 SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING SESSIONS
Location: St. Margaret Mary Suneg Center
Saturday, January 10, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 21, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 18, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
How to Register for Safe Environment Live Training – Circle of Care
Live Training Registration: (for those who have never been trained or whose certification is 60 days beyond expiration)
- Use a tablet or computer to get registered. The CMGConnect website is not compatible with smartphones.
- If you have attended a live training in the past, please DO NOT create a new account. You can request the username or password at the sign-in page https://omaha.cmgconnect.org/users/sign_in.)
To register, go to https://omaha.cmgconnect.org/, the Catholic Mutual Group website. Create an account. Once in your account, you will click the green Start button on the module (see image), reading SE Live Training & Background Check for LAY PEOPLE (Omaha). There will be several acknowledgement pages to complete - one of them to RSVP for the training you will attend. You can attend ANY that shows up there; it does not have to be at SMM. You have completed the registration process once all tabs on the left menu are checked as completed, except for the live training and the background check. These parts will be completed after you have attended the two-hour training. Certification is not complete until the background check is verified, which takes approximately 5-7 business days. Certification is active for 6 years.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim Varner at 402-558-2255 x104, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Safe Environment Recertification Online Training
*For those whose certification is 60 days before or after 60 days expiration.
If you have attended a live training in the past, please DO NOT create a new account. You can request your Username and/or Password at the Forgot? section of the sign-in page https://omaha.cmgconnect.org/users/sign_in.
Use a tablet or computer. The CMGConnect website is not compatible with smartphones.
The Archdiocese offers a Safe Environment Online Recertification program. Training takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Instructions explain the process once you enter the site. Go to the Catholic Mutual Group website: https://omaha.cmgconnect.org/users/sign_in. Once logged into your account, click the green Start button on the module (see image) reading SE Recertification Process for LAY PEOPLE (Omaha). There will be several acknowledgement pages to complete, including information to begin a background check. Certification is not complete until the background check is verified. Certification is active for 6 years.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim Varner at 402-558-2255 x104, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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