Thank you for volunteering in one of our parish programs! Volunteers who participate with children under the age of 18 on a regular and on-going basis are subject to the Diocese of Orange Safe Environment guidelines. Below are the instructions for completing all required paperwork for the Diocese. Paperwork and fingerprinting must be completed BEFORE participating in any program involving children under the age of 18 anywhere in the Diocese.
Obtain a copy of the POLICY AGAINST SEXUAL MISCONDUCT FOR LAY EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS booklet and IMMEDIATELY sign, tear out and return to your program director the following two pages:
“Acknowledgement of Receipt of Diocesan Policy Against Sexual Misconduct”
“APPENDIX 1 “Acknowledgment of Receipt of Diocesan Policy Against Sexual Misconduct”
Read the booklet BEFORE doing Charter Compliance Training
FINGERPRINTING PROCESS
Prior to getting fingerprinted:
Complete “Application for Live Scan Form” and return to your ministry supervisor.
Obtain 3 copies of “Live Scan” form from your supervisor.
Make appointment for fingerprinting or go to “walk-in” sites. Receive list of sites, times, dates from your supervisor.
Bring the following with you for fingerprinting:
3 copies of “ LIVE SCAN” form
A valid photo I.D. (driver’s license, passport)
$15 Fee (You will be reimbursed for this when you return a copy of the Live Scan form to your
ministry supervisor).
The fingerprinting technician will keep one copy of the “LIVE SCAN” form and give you the other two copies. Bring one copy to your supervisor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church for our records. Please keep the third copy for your records.
Shield the Vulnerable on-line Safe Environment Training--complete instructions
Log on to www.shieldthevulnerable.org
Complete the 1 ½ hour training and print a certificate
Print out and bring a copy of your certificate to your program director.
Thank you for your time and patience with this process which further allows us to create a safe environment for the children & youth of our parish!
Charlotte Prather, Pastoral Associate – Custodian of Records 949.854.1000x225