You will be asked to list the permanent places you have lived and people whom you have lived with since 1975.  You do not need to include college addresses or roommates.  If a person you have lived with is now deceased, leave the age blank. This clearance will need to be renewed every 5 years.  You can print the registration at the end to keep for your records.

Online Application: Please click HERE to access the online application. 
Once on the PA Child Welfare Information Solution website, follow these steps to complete the application:

• Click on CREATE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT

• Enter a Keystone ID – this is your user name

• After completing the first page, you will receive an email with a temporary password. Follow the instructions to continue completing the application.

Paper Application: If you would like to complete the paper form, please click HERE 
You can type directly on the Child Abuse Application.  You will need to print out the application and the consent/release form, sign the form and the consent release and return to your Safe Environment Coordinator.  The church pays the processing fee.

This is a workshop/training on child sexual abuse.  To complete this requirement you can complete the training online or attend a 3-hour workshop.

Online training: If you choose to complete the training online, please click HERE 
The following are answers to some registration questions:

• Select your organization: Pittsburgh, PA (Diocese)

• Primary location: Saints John & Paul Parish

• Please select the session you wish to attend: Scroll to the bottom to click Protecting God’s Children for Adults (Online Training).  The online training is available in English and Spanish.

Attend a workshop:  If you choose to attend a workshop, click HERE to see a list of upcoming workshops and to register.

Fingerprinting: If you have lived in the state of Pennsylvania for less than 10 consecutive years, you will need to be fingerprinted. Please complete the following steps:

Register – Complete the online registration and set-up an appointment to be fingerprinted.
The Service Code to get started is 1KG6ZJ

• Payment – There will be a fee of approximately $22.60. You can pay this at the registration location. They accept credit cards (name on the credit card must match the name on the registration), money order or business check. You can submit the receipt for payment to me (send in, drop off or email), and the church will send you a reimbursement check.

• Photo Identification – You will choose a type of identification during the registration process. This id must be provided at the fingerprint location.

• Locations – During the registration process, you will be able to see and select a location that is convenient for you.

• Results – Once you receive your results/letter, please provide a copy to your Safe Environment Coordinator.

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR FINGERPRINTING

Waiver:  If you have lived in the state of Pennsylvania for more than 10 consecutive years, please click HERE for the Waiver Form.  Please print the form, sign it and return to your Safe Environment Coordinator.

This training is required for any volunteer that has direct interaction with children as well as other specific volunteer roles within the church.  If you are unsure if you need to complete this training, please contact your Safe Environment Coordinator.

Online Training: To complete the 3-4 hour on-line training click HERE 
On the website click on the Registration tab at the top to register as a new user.

 Attend a workshop: To attend a 3 hour live training class, click HERE to find the listing of upcoming classes in the area.