An apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Safe Environment
It is our responsibility and commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. In order to achieve the above, the Archdiocese of Atlanta Safe Environment Program that implements training, screening, background checks, and other procedures that are designed to reduce the risk of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. The mission of the Safe Environment Office is to insure that children, young people, and vulnerable individuals who worship, study, or participate in activities sponsored therein can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible.
We are Here to Listen and Take Action. You Matter.
You are Family Archdiocesan 24 hour Abuse Reporting Hotline
1-888-437-0764
Our Volunteering Onboarding Process
St. Francis de Sales is committed to providing a safe environment. All new and existing volunteers must complete the following steps. If you have any questions please contact the parish office.
- Submit a completed Volunteer Application directly to the office.
- Submit to a background screen by the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
- Attach proof of Virtus Training completion within the last five years, if applicable.
- Volunteers under 18 must submit a completed parent/guardian form.
The Archdiocese of Atlanta offers the Virtus Protecting God’s Children safe environment training program for adults and children. Trainings are regularly hosted throughout the Archdiocese for all volunteers working with children, youth, or vulnerable individuals.
To register for a VIRTUS training class
click here.
Parish Security
Church Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Please note that the Church will be locked outside of these hours of operation. Hours are subject to change based on Holy Days of Obligation and parish activities. Any weekly changes will be published in the weekly bulletin and posted on our website.
Office Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The office entrance from the church will be locked Monday-Saturday. If you need access to the office space during business hours, please use the main entrance and you will be buzzed in.
Weapons Policy
As a reminder, St. Francis de Sales prohibits the carrying of weapons on parish property except by law enforcement officers, or authorized security personnel.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Mr. Joseph Cocco at [email protected]
