Youth

Our Lady of Mercy is committed to providing a safe environment for children. The parish adheres to the diocesan Child Protection Program which includes certification and registration of all adults seeking to work with minors in our Parish. Diocesan Requirements for Certification to Work With Minors:
 All employees and volunteers working in positions deemed to have ongoing, unsupervised contact with minors in diocesan parishes and schools must first complete the Child Protection Requirements. Click here to access the website of the B.R. Diocese, Office of Child and Youth Protection. On the left side of the page “EAPPS Volunteer Application” to complete the form.

 Child Protection Requirements

• Complete an EAPPS Application
• Submit to a criminal background screening
• Complete Safe and Sacred online training
• Code of Ethics: Read, sign, and return forms to the Church Office
• (Please Note: on the “Declarations Page” (page 3) you must INITIAL each statement)

CHILD PROTECTION FORMS