SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

1

VERIFY YOUR CMG ACCOUNT


(one time only)

2

COMPLETE YOUR CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

USE THE APPROPRIATE COLUMN BELOW

Click on the item(s) you need to complete

Follow the instructions that appear



IF YOU DRIVE FOR ANY REASON FOR THE PARISH -

YOU WILL NEED TO ALSO COMPLETE

THE DEFENSIVE DRIVER COLUMN

USE THIS COLUMN

If you are in any of the following ministries:

  • Sacristan
  • Homebound Visits
  • Parish Council
  • Treasurers
  • Officers in a committee
  • Counters
  • Financial records
  • Youth ministries
  • Front Desk Helpers

Policies

Background Checks

  • Background Authorization Form

    Due every 5 years 


    1) FILL OUT FORM - Click here to print form if you don't have one


    2) Return form to Parish Office


    This form will be used at the Diocese to run the State Police Background Check


  • PA State Police Check

    Due every 5 years


    This will be run by the Diocese when they receive the Background Authorization Form (above)


  • Child Abuse Background Check

    Due every 5 years


    If you were provided with an instruction sheet, follow the instructions on the sheet, then jump to step #4 below.


    If you don't have instructions, click on either VOLUNTEER or EMPLOYEE below to print them, then continue on to step #1 below:


             VOLUNTEER   or  EMPLOYEE


    1)  Request a PAYMENT CODE  (click here)

    You will receive your payment code by email from "pgc.sj23tamaqua.org"


    2) Write your payment code on your instruction sheet in the green box on second page


    3) Once you have your code, follow your instruction sheet 


    4) When your results are ready, sign back into the website from a computer that you can print from (NOT YOUR PHONE) and print your results.


    5) Bring results to the Parish Office


  • FBI Fingerprinting Check

    Due every 5 years


    If you were provided with an instruction sheet, follow the instructions on the sheet, then jump to step #4 below.


    If you don't have instructions, click on either VOLUNTEER or EMPLOYEE below to print them, then continue on to step #1 below:


             VOLUNTEER  or  EMPLOYEE


    1)  Request a PAYMENT CODE (click here)

    You will receive your payment code by email from "pgc.sj23tamaqua.org"


    2) Write your payment code on your instruction sheet in the green box on second page


    3) Once you have your code, follow your instruction sheet to make an appointment for your fingerprinting. - don't forget to print two copies of the confirmation.


    4) When you receive your  results, bring the ORIGINAL RESULTS, rap sheet (if there is one), and receipt from your appointment to the Parish Office.




  • Sex Offender Registry Verification

    Due every 5 years


    1) Fill out the provided form - if you don't have it, click on one of the options below to print it


         VOLUNTEER   or   EMPLOYEE


    2) DO NOT SEND TO THE ADDRESS ON THE FORM - Return the form to the Parish Office


Trainings

  • Protecting God's Children

    One Time


    Use the provided instructions - if you do not have them, click here to print them.



  • Mandated Reporter Training

    Due every 5 years


    Use the provided instructions.  If you do not have them, click here to print them.


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USE THIS COLUMN

If you are in any of the following ministries:

  • Welcome Team
  • Ushers
  • Eucharistic Ministers (Non-homebound)
  • Lectors
  • Choir
  • Committees (non-leadership positions)

Policies

Trainings

ALSO DO THIS

IF YOU WILL BE DRIVING FOR ANY REASON FOR THE PARISH

Defensive Driver

  • Motor Vehicle Record Check

    Complete one time 


    1) Print and fill out the record check form  (click here) 


    2) Take form to Parish Office --- DO NOT MAIL TO ADDRESS ON FORM


    We will forward to the correct place.

  • Driver Policy & Information Form

    One Time


    1) Click here to print the policy & form.


    2) Read the policy


    3) Fill out the Driver Form at the end


    3) Return the form to the Parish Office 

  • Defensive Driver Curriculum

    one time 


    1) Print the instructions  (click here) 


    2) Sign into CMG CONNECT  (click here) 


    3) Follow your instructions to take the training and print your certificate


    4) Take certificate to Parish Office


If you don't have access to a computer or printer, or have any problems or questions, contact the LOCAL Safe Environment Coordinator (see the pink box below)

Secretary, Youth Protection & Catholic Human Services

Pamela J. Russo, L.S.W, M.S.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
610-871-5200 ext. 2204
prusso@allentowndiocese.org

Victim Assistance Coordinator

Ms. Wendy S. Krisak
 Direct Line 1-800-791-9209
Fax: 484-664-7794
victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org

Background Check Coordinator

Janice Woolley
Phone: 610-871-5200 ext 2258

jwoolley@allentowndiocese.org

Local Safe Environment Coordinator (St. John XXIII)

Cheryl Keifer
Phone: (484)866-3835
pgc@sj23tamaqua.org

CHECK YOUR CLEARANCES

(Log into your CMG account on the DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN WEBSITE)

DIOCESE SAFE ENVIRONMENT INFO

(Log into the DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN WEBSITE)