Date: 7/1/26

Greetings from the Diocese of Phoenix Office of Protection and Empowerment!

The Safe Environment Training fiscal year runs from July 1st and ends June 30th. Today is July 1st, this means everyone's Safe Environment Training expires today, so it is time to complete your Safe Environment Training for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The focus of our training this year is on reporting and understanding the signs and symptoms of abuse in children.

The Safe Environment Training requirements in the Diocese of Phoenix are:

1. Complete your training
2. Have a valid and approved background check.

***Without these 2 requirements, your Safe Environment Training is not complete**

Please follow the steps below to confirm if it is necessary to renew your background check for the fiscal year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027):

1. Click the “Dashboard” tab on the left side of your screen.

2. Locate the “Background Check Status” section of your account as highlighted in the sample below.

   - If your expiration date is AFTER 7/1/2027, your screening is still current, and you do not need to take any additional steps at this time. Please Log Out.

   - If your expiration date is 7/1/2027 or before, please continue to Step 3 to renew your background check requirement.

3. Locate the Criminal Background Check Renewal module in your Required Trainings area and click Start to complete the process for renewing your background check. Furtjer instructions added here: 

   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13TgNvO-Bqojp67Q3gaSOPGCI8imWKfKdyFN7R-LQVF8/edit?usp=sharing

   * If the link does not work for you, please see the instructions found inside of the curriculum or reach out to your coordinator for more support.

REMINDER: DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
* If you have forgotten your password, you can click on the “Forgot Password” link located under SIGN IN.  
* If you have forgotten your username, you can click on the “Forgot Username” link located under SIGN IN.
* If you have never signed into CMG Connect but have received this email – please contact your local Safe Environment Coordinator at your Parish or School for assistance.
For additional technical assistance, you can contact CMG directly (cmgconnect@catholicmutual.org) or call 1-800-228-6108.

1. Begin your Safe Environment Training by clicking on the link below: 

https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org

2. Verify and update your Profile Information by clicking on the “Edit Profile” section on the left.

Please make sure to indicate your primary ROLE. You can only pick one.  
Please make sure to indicate your primary CATEGORY. You can only pick ONE.
· Employee
· Priest
· Deacon
· Candidate for Ordination
· Volunteer
· Educator (ONLY for Catholic School Teachers & Employees)

* Roles or Categories not listed above require prior authorization from your local SET Coordinator.

3. Please choose only ONE training under the “Required Trainings” to complete your SET requirement.

4. Go to your “Dashboard” and click on the ONLINE Renewal Video.

* If you do not see an ONLINE Renewal option under “Required Trainings”, you must take the Foundation option (available LIVE and ONLINE).

For questions about CMG Connect and the Safe Environment Training Program, please contact your local Safe Environment Coordinator at your Parish or School.

Once again, please know that we are grateful to all who wish to participate in the Church’s ministry, and we recognize and appreciate all that you do for your Church and your community in keeping everyone safe.

Please continue to pray for all those who have been hurt by abuse.