All clergy, staff, and volunteers involved in parish activities for children under the age of 18. The Archdiocese has issued revised guidelines consistent with changes to Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Legislation effective July 1, 2015.

Clearances must be submitted prior to commencement of volunteer service, and must be renewed every five years.

Questions may be directed to: shpsafeenvironment@gmail.com

Required Clearances:

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance – Free for volunteers!

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance – Free for volunteers!

Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance – Required for volunteers living in Pennsylvania less than 10 years.

Disclosure Statement for Volunteers 

Required Trainings:

Protecting God’s Children – All employees and volunteers must register online and attend a session.

Safe Environment Training Part 1 – Protecting God’s Children, provides basic facts about sexual abuse and adult roles in prevention. To register online: Virtus.org.

Safe Environment Training Part 2 – Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse, provides an overview of Archdiocesan reporting procedures for suspected child abuse and Pennsylvania Child Welfare Laws.  Training available here.