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"Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward." Psalms 127:3

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING AT ST. FERDINAND CHURCH

St. Ferdinand Catholic Church follows the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment Program (Protecting God's Children). The program is designed to help protect the youth, elderly, and vulnerable adults of our parish as they participate in activities within our parish community. If you have any questions please contact Mary Jane Ebersohl, our Child Safety Coordinator, at ebersohlmj@gmail.com.

All volunteers and employees who work with children and vulnerable adults at St. Ferdinand Parish must be in full compliance with the Safe Environment Program. This includes:

FOR ALL 18 AND OLDER:

Go to: https://www.preventandprotectstl.org/ to register for Protection God's Children Workshop, Code of Ethical Conduct and Background Screening. ALL ARE REQUIRED!
Background checks continue automatically while you are an active volunteer or employee

FOR YOUTH UNDER 18 WHO WISH TO VOLUNTEER AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH:

Read the Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors form, print, fill out and sign page 2. Parents or guardians must also sign this form and attest that the young person has nothing in his or her history that would prevent them from working with or near minors. Form is also available at the Rectory.

These requirements are mandated by the USCCB and are followed by every diocese in the country. The policies are the Church's attempt to ensure the suitability of all adults who work or volunteer around your children.