Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) -The Diocese of Austin program promoting safe environments, child & youth protection and ethical behavior in all ministry.
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) program – one of the first programs for the protection of children and youth in the United States. All clergy, religious, and laity are to join in ministry to act morally, ethically, and with integrity.
The harm caused by abuse, and the moral failure of our church leaders to properly address the scandal of abuse, cannot be permitted to happen again. To that end, we require diligent compliance with our EIM policies and procedures, which are continually reviewed and updated. EIM compliance consists of five components: (i) the submission of an EIM application for ministry prior to beginning any service in ministry, (ii) authorization for the diocese to run an initial background check and rerun background checks at least every three years (and more often as needed); (iii) participation in an EIM workshop within the first 60 days of ministry and at least once every three years; (iv) adherence to the Diocese of Austin Policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry; and (v) classification in the diocesan EIM database as authorized to engage in ministry. The EIM workshop gives insight into the victim’s experience of sexual abuse, teaches the skills for prevention and response, and reviews our EIM policies and procedures (which illustrate the ethical behavior expected of those engaged in ministry). The diocesan EIM Office also provides age-appropriate education to our youth, teaching them about boundaries, respect for self and others, safety in relationships, and the sacredness of being a child of God.
To be EIM-compliant, an individual must: a. submit an EIM application for ministry through the diocesan EIM database before beginning any service in ministry; b. authorize the diocese to obtain an initial criminal background check and to rerun a criminal background check at least every three years or more often as needed; c. attend the EIM Workshop no later than the 60th day after beginning service in ministry, and repeat attendance at least once every three years throughout the individual’s service in ministry; d. adhere to the Diocese of Austin Policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry; and e. be classified in the diocesan EIM database as (1) approved to engage in ministry; or (2) approved with restrictions. All volunteers in any ministry or organization at St. Mary of the Visitation must be compliant with the EIM office before they are able to volunteer. All clergy and staff must be in compliant with no lapse at any time. Workshops and compliance lists of volunteers are posted on the church bulletin board at the entrance of the church.
EIM Account Holders-
How to Access EIM
EIM Login
If you need further assistance
or do not have regular internet
service please contact-
Helen Juarez
EIM Site Administrator
512-398-4649
Wed and Fri
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) program – one of the first programs for the protection of children and youth in the United States. All clergy, religious, and laity are to join in ministry to act morally, ethically, and with integrity.
The harm caused by abuse, and the moral failure of our church leaders to properly address the scandal of abuse, cannot be permitted to happen again. To that end, we require diligent compliance with our EIM policies and procedures, which are continually reviewed and updated. EIM compliance consists of five components: (i) the submission of an EIM application for ministry prior to beginning any service in ministry, (ii) authorization for the diocese to run an initial background check and rerun background checks at least every three years (and more often as needed); (iii) participation in an EIM workshop within the first 60 days of ministry and at least once every three years; (iv) adherence to the Diocese of Austin Policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry; and (v) classification in the diocesan EIM database as authorized to engage in ministry. The EIM workshop gives insight into the victim’s experience of sexual abuse, teaches the skills for prevention and response, and reviews our EIM policies and procedures (which illustrate the ethical behavior expected of those engaged in ministry). The diocesan EIM Office also provides age-appropriate education to our youth, teaching them about boundaries, respect for self and others, safety in relationships, and the sacredness of being a child of God.
To be EIM-compliant, an individual must: a. submit an EIM application for ministry through the diocesan EIM database before beginning any service in ministry; b. authorize the diocese to obtain an initial criminal background check and to rerun a criminal background check at least every three years or more often as needed; c. attend the EIM Workshop no later than the 60th day after beginning service in ministry, and repeat attendance at least once every three years throughout the individual’s service in ministry; d. adhere to the Diocese of Austin Policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry; and e. be classified in the diocesan EIM database as (1) approved to engage in ministry; or (2) approved with restrictions. All volunteers in any ministry or organization at St. Mary of the Visitation must be compliant with the EIM office before they are able to volunteer. All clergy and staff must be in compliant with no lapse at any time. Workshops and compliance lists of volunteers are posted on the church bulletin board at the entrance of the church.
EIM Account Holders-
How to Access EIM
EIM Login
If you need further assistance
or do not have regular internet
service please contact-
Helen Juarez
EIM Site Administrator
512-398-4649
Wed and Fri
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
