Holy Cross Catholic Church

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Learn how the bible grew in stages; how, through ordinary life events, the Hebrew people witness to the extraordinary saving actions of God. The writers expressed their understanding of God’s actions based on the faith of the community of believers through the worldview of their time, so the first step in understanding a scripture passage is to uncover the writer’s meaning. This course is an opportunity to have a better understanding of the historical, theological and literary meanings of the inspired word of God, the Bible. 

Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures 
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse,  YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS! 
Contact Civil Authorities: 
Department of Family and Protective Services 
1-800-252-5400 or  www.txabusehotline.org 
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911. 
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse: 
Step One— Contact Civil Authorities. 
Step Two— Contact one of the following: 
· Shannon Thomas Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach 361-827-7186 
sthomasvictoriadiocese.org
· Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828; 
and Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: 
Office of the Bishop 
P. O. Box 4070 
Victoria, Texas 77903 
Mark as “Personal and Confidential” 

We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Shannon Thomas. 

Holy Cross/San Luis/St. Ann's Safe Environment Coordinator is Lana Brysch. She may be contacted by phone at (361)564-2893 or by email at holycross-dre@sbcglobal.net.  Training sessions are held frequently throughout the year.  Call Lana or the Rectory at (361)564-2893 for the next scheduled sesson. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. 

All adults who are working in the Diocese of Victoria with youth in classrooms or involved with youth ministry, Religious Education teachers and aides  are required to complete Safe Environment requirements before being involved.