Saint Marys Inter Parish Faith Formation
  • Faith Formation
    • Elementary - Grades 1-5
    • Edge - Grades 6-8 >
      • Works of Mercy Hours Middle School
    • Life Teen - Grade 9 >
      • Works of Mercy Hours Life Teen
    • Confirmation (Purpose) Grades 10th , 11th and 9th only for St. Boniface >
      • Confirmation Sponsor Form
      • Works of Mercy Hours for Confirmation
      • Confirmation Name
    • Handbook
    • Contact
  • Rooted Youth Ministry
  • Child Protection
    • Volunteer Application
    • Child Abuse Clearance
    • Criminal Background
    • Volunteer Criminal Background check
    • Mandated Reporter Compliance Document
    • Statement of Intent Compliance
    • Safe Environment Inservice Online
    • Disclosure Statement
    • Oath of Fidelity
  • Forms
    • Volunteer Driver
    • R.Y.M. Event Permission/ Transportation Slip
    • Photo/video release form
  • Calendars
    • Elementary
    • Edge & Life Teen
    • Confirmation
    • Youth (High School)
    • Young Adults

​Child Protection

Protecting Through Clearances
Safe Environment Screening of Personnel –

The Diocese of Erie policy requires all diocesan, parish, Catholic school and affiliated agency personnel, including any individual 14 years of age or older who have direct contact and responsibility with minors to complete the PA State Police Criminal Record Check, the PA Dept. of Human Services Child Abuse History Certification and the Federal Criminal History Record Information – FBI Report. Additionally, any volunteer (unpaid) who has direct contact and responsibility with minors must also complete the clearances listed above.
​Protecting Through Education Safe Environment Training for the Faith Formation team–
The Diocese of Erie requires all diocesan, parish, Catholic school, and agency personnel and volunteers to complete the Diocesan “Creating a Safe Environment” training before working with minors. The diocese also mandates all parishes and Catholic schools to provide age appropriate training and education on safe environments/personal safety for all children. In addition, parishes and Catholic schools are required to share the diocesan provided information regarding child abuse and safe environments to all parents/guardians of minors in their parishes/schools.
Safe Environment Training Programs
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All parishes and schools are mandated by the Bishops of the United States to provide Safe Environment Training to all youth and parents annually. All youth in the Religious Education Program will receive this training sometime during the Faith Formation year. If you do not want your child/children to participate in the safe environment training, please contact the Faith Formation office in writing or call 814-781-1042.

Important Links and Information

​Child Protection Policy:  https://www.eriercd.org/images/sections/childprotection/pdf/CURRENTPolicy.pdf
Frequently asked questions about child abuse:  https://www.eriercd.org/images/sections/childprotection/pdf/FAQchildabuse.pdf​
Reporting abuse: 
Any person may make a report of child abuse if they suspect a child is being or was abused.
  • To report suspected child abuse by phone, contact CHILDLINE at 1-800-932-0313.  The line is open 24/7 and callers may choose to remain anonymous.
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  • Faith Formation
    • Elementary - Grades 1-5
    • Edge - Grades 6-8 >
      • Works of Mercy Hours Middle School
    • Life Teen - Grade 9 >
      • Works of Mercy Hours Life Teen
    • Confirmation (Purpose) Grades 10th , 11th and 9th only for St. Boniface >
      • Confirmation Sponsor Form
      • Works of Mercy Hours for Confirmation
      • Confirmation Name
    • Handbook
    • Contact
  • Rooted Youth Ministry
  • Child Protection
    • Volunteer Application
    • Child Abuse Clearance
    • Criminal Background
    • Volunteer Criminal Background check
    • Mandated Reporter Compliance Document
    • Statement of Intent Compliance
    • Safe Environment Inservice Online
    • Disclosure Statement
    • Oath of Fidelity
  • Forms
    • Volunteer Driver
    • R.Y.M. Event Permission/ Transportation Slip
    • Photo/video release form
  • Calendars
    • Elementary
    • Edge & Life Teen
    • Confirmation
    • Youth (High School)
    • Young Adults