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CATECHIST AND VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS (CLEARANCES) [You may want to expand this section to include School Volunteers, Youth Ministry, and Music Ministry with the appropriate contact information.]
We are truly grateful to all who wish to assist in the religious formation of our young people. The first step in working with the children of the parish is to contact me to set up an interview. I may be reached by phone at 724-935-1160 or by email at sacredbread@yahoo.com. Please also print out and complete the CATECHIST AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION FORM provided below and bring it with you on the interview, or submit it online. In addition to this, all catechists and volunteers will be required to fulfill the necessary diocesan requirements detailed below.
Thank you and may Our Lord richly bless you!
Yours faithfully in Christ through Mary,
Louis Bosco,
Program Manager
SAINT ALPHONSUS PARISH – CATECHIST AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION FORM [Can be submitted either as a contact form or printed out]
Date
Name
Address
Email [non-essential]
Phone
Work Phone [non-essential]
Cell Phone [non-essential]
Are you a registered member of St. Alphonsus Parish?
If not, what is your home parish?
I AM INTERESTED IN SERVING AS:
$B”"(B CATECHIST
$B”"(B CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
$B”"(B SUBSTITUTE
$B”"(B OTHER Please explain: _______________________________________________
I HAVE COMPLETED THE BASIC CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Please attach a photocopy of the certificate of completion for each course or bring a copy with you on the interview:
$B”"(B CREED Date: _____________
$B”"(B SACRAMENTS Date: _____________
$B”"(B MORALITY / CVOL Date: _____________
$B”"(B METHODS Date: _____________
GRADE LEVEL CHOICE: ___________
What classroom experience do you have?
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
$B”"(B Diocesan Database Application Date: _____________
$B”"(B PA Criminal Clearance Date: _____________
$B”"(B PA Child Abuse Clearance Date: _____________
$B”"(B Cardinal Clause Date: _____________
$B”"(B Pastoral Code of Conduct Date: _____________
$B”"(B Protecting God’s Children In-Service Date: _____________
All catechists and assistants must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church. They must be willing to fulfill all diocesan requirements* and comply with the basic expectations of classroom procedures established by the CCD Director of Religious Education and outlined in the Catechist Handbook. The fee for all classes and/or clearances will paid by the parish.
DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS (CLEARANCES)
The Church has put into place particular guidelines designed to help keep the young people of our parish safe from sexual and other forms of abuse. Please understand that adherence to these guidelines is a critical part of maintaining a safe environment for our children. According to these guidelines, all who work and minister in the parish and who have contact with young people under the age of 18 are required to register with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. This registration can be done in stages, but must be completed in a timely and responsible manner. Please take a moment to review the various stages of the process detailed below.
1. Diocesan Database Application
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has established a secure, electronic database as a way of keeping track of all (ncluding clergy, religious, employees, and volunteers) who have contact with the youth of our parish. The Diocesan Database Application takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Find and click on the “Diocese of Pittsburgh Database Application.”
Follow the instructions on the login page for new users. Be sure to write down your User ID and password for future reference.
You will advance to the Access Code Field. For the “Diocesan Password,” type in “protect.”
Click “Register” and you should receive a message that you have successfully registered.
Now click on “Please click here to login and continue your application.”
At the login page enter your User ID and password and click “Login.”
You will advance to the Application Screen. Complete all necessary information.
2. PA Criminal Clearance
You may obtain the necessary form from the Religious Education Office or online by logging onto https://epatch.state.pa.us and selecting “New Record Check.” The online form will require you to charge a $10 fee to your credit card. (You will be reimbursed for this fee by the parish.) This form should not take more than a minute or two to complete, though you may have to wait about two weeks to receive clearance. Once you receive clearance, please submit a photocopy to the Religious Education Office.
3. PA Child Abuse Clearance
You may obtain the necessary form from the Religious Education Office or online at http://www.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/ChildWelfare/003671038.htm. Please return the completed form to the Religious Education Office WITHOUT filing it. We will do this on your behalf.
4. and 5. Cardinal’s Clause and the Code of Pastoral Conduct
These forms will be completed in the Religious Education Office during your initial interview.
6. Protecting God’s Children In-Service
You will need to attend a session of sexual abuse prevention, awareness, and safety. Registration for the session is required. There is no fee. For available sessions, locations, and times go to http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=15497&theme=0. You may also contact the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People at 412-456-5633.
Please Note: All volunteers 18 and older must complete all of these requirements. If you obtained any of the above clearances for other reasons in the last 5 years, they are still valid. Please bring the originals to the Religious Education Office. The office will make photocopies to keep on file and you will keep the originals. Thank you!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS
Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit” (John 3:5). Through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Christians are spiritually “born again” and enter into union with Jesus Christ and His Church. The parish offers Baptismal Preparation Classes for expectant parents. Please make arrangements to attend the class BEFORE the baby is born. The classes are held quarterly in the School Music Room on Mondays from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Please complete and submit the below information form and a member of the parish staff will contact you to register you for the next available class. Thank you and may God bless you.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS INFORMATION FORM
Family (Last) Name
Phone
Work Phone [non-essential]
Cell Phone [non-essential]
Email Address [non-essential]
What is the preferred way for us to contact you? [non-essential]
When is the best day and time to contact you? [non-essential]
Are you a registered member of St. Alphonsus Parish?
If not, what is your home parish? [non-essential]
Father’s Name
Father’s Religion
Mother’s Name
Mother’s Maiden Name
Mother’s Religion
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