Catechists/Volunteers SS John & Paul Parish has over 200 catechists, helpers, and other volunteers who are active in catechetical ministries for adults and children! These volunteers make all our excellent Faith Formation programs possible. Catechists and helpers who make a commitment to regular ministry enjoy many spiritual and material rewards! Persons who are considering becoming a catechist or volunteer in Faith Formation ministry are asked to click on "Catechists and Helpers: Qualifications and Rewards" below. All new catechists and helpers in Children's Faith Formation participate in a personalized orientation session. Each year, all catechists (new and experienced) also attend catechist in-service events. Catechists are also encouraged to become certified by the Diocese of Pittsburgh (optional) and to participate in Adult Faith Formation opportunities. Information on Diocesan Certification classes is available by clicking here .
The Diocese of Pittsburgh requires that all catechists and volunteers in ministry with children complete the following:
Diocesan Database and National Criminal Record Check
PA Criminal Record Check
PA Child Abuse History
Protecting God's Children Workshop
Pastoral Code of Conduct
Cardinal Clause
All required clearance forms and links to Protecting God's Children online registration appear below and to the right.
Diocesan Database & National Criminal Record Check The Diocese requires online registration for all adult volunteers and employees (age 18+) who have regular contact with children or teens. Click here for information, directions and FAQ’s.
Protecting God's Children Protecting God's Children Form - Please note that this form does not register you for the class - it simply lets us know which class you attended or will attend.
The "Protecting God's Children" workshop is required for all adults, age 18 and up, who wish to volunteer in ministry with children. It is an excellent program that truly equips adults to create safer environments for children. For a list of all Protecting God's Children workshops in our area, click here To register for a Protecting God's Children workshop click here, and then click on the registration link in the left column.
Online Forms and Announcements
Catechists and Helpers: Qualifications and Rewards - Read this if you want to find out if you are qualified to be a catechist or helper -- or if you want to know about the many spiritual and material rewards you will receive through these ministries.
Request for Criminal Record Check - Required for all volunteers, ages 18 and above, who work in ministry with children or teens. Print, complete, and sign. Must be renewed every FIVE years. Directions can be found below:
requester is SS John & Paul Parish
contact phone is 724-935-2104
Requester Identification is "Individual/Noncriminal Justice Agency."
Reason is "Other" (write in Church volunteer)
Social Security Number is mandatory - form is stored in a locked file at Church
Parish Pays for all Clearances. Return completed Form to Faith Formation Office.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance - Required for all volunteers, age 18 and above, who work in ministry with children. Print, complete, and sign. Must be renewed every FIVE years.Click here for instructions on completing these forms.
Name & address are YOUR name and address
Social Security Number is mandatory -- forms are stored in locked files at the Church
Purpose of Clearance is VOLUNTEERS
List ALL addresses and household members since 1975 -- the clearance will be delayed if information is missing. This includes parents, siblings, children, spouse, room mates, etc.
Parish Pays for all Clearances. Return completed Form to Faith Formation Office.
Teen Volunteer Application - All teens who would like to volunteer at a Confirmation Retreat, Summer Program or Vacation Bible School must complete this application and return it to the Faith Formation Office.
