Volunteer Opportunities

In order to protect the safety of all children, the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has mandated compliance with the Protecting God's Children Program by all employees and volunteers who work with children in any way. Therefore, if you have any contact with children at Sacred Heart Parish whether it be through the school or any organization, you must comply with this Program. Detailed information regarding the Program may be viewed at PreventandProtectSTL.org.

There are FIVE requirements in order to be in FULL compliance with the USCCB Protecting God's Children Program.

1. Complete New Background Check

2. Complete Protecting God's Children Workshop

Attendance at a live Workshop is required. Workshops are presented throughout the Archdiocese several times each month at various Parishes and other locations. Register at Prevent and Protect STL for a specific location, date, and time.  Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the paperwork.

3. Complete Mandated Reporter Training

4. Complete Code of Conduct Training

You will complete this when you register through PreventandProtectSTL.org.

5. Sign online Code of Conduct

You will complete this when you register through PreventandProtectSTL.org.

Reporting of Sexual Abuse

Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance.  Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:

Sandra Price, Executive Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
314-792-7271
sandraprice@archstl.org

Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210