"You can do nothing with children unless you win their confidence and love by bringing them into touch with yourself, by breaking through all the hindrances that keep them at a distance. We must accommodate ourselves to their tastes; we must make ourselves like them."    

                             - St. John Bosco, Patron of Youth and Youth Workers

The Diocese of Rockford requires that all volunteers complete a series of documents and trainings to be eligible to volunteer in our parish.   All instructions and documents are listed below.  You can also pick up copies in the parish office or religious education office . 

1.  Protecting God's Children- (PGC)this is an online training that requires approximately 90 minutes to complete.  Please print the completion certificate and bring to the office.
Instructions
Virtus (PGC) website-return completion certificate to office

2.  State of Illinois Conviction Information Request-Must be original form available in Religious Education Office or Parish Office.
Authorization to Conduct Background Check-return to office

3.  Sexual Misconduct Norms Booklet- Please read and then submit form verifying you have completed.
Sexual Misconduct Norms Booklet - keep
Volunteer Receipt Acknowledgement-return to office

4.  Code of Pastoral Conduct- Must read and  then submit form verifying you have completed.
Code of Pastoral Conduct Booklet - keep
Volunteer Acknowledgement- sign and return to office

5.  Diocesan Code for Technology and Social Media- Must read and be familiar with guidelines.
Code for Technology and Social Media- keep
Volunteer Acknowledgement - sign and return to office

6.  Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status- Every volunteer in a parish, working around children, is designated by law to be a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect.  This form is to be read, signed, and then returned to the office.
DCFS Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status-sign and return to office

7.  Diocese of Rockford Guidelines for Youth and those working with Youth - Must read and sign acknowledgement.  
Guidelines Booklet - keep
Volunteer Acknowledgment- sign and return to office