We look to the time when we can once again share together in fun, fellowship, and food.
All Parish staff and volunteers including: Faith Formation - Catechists, Class Aides, R.C.I.A. team, Youth Ministry; Liturgical and Music Ministry - Adult Servers, Cantors, Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers; Parish Organizations - Christian Mothers/Women's Guild, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Ladies of Charity, Rosary Society; Fundraising - Festival, Fish Fry, Fundraising Worker, etc., are required by the USCCB, the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Saints Joachim and Anne Parish to be cleared in the following ways:
Be registered on the Diocesan Database
Sign the Code of Pastoral Conduct
Be cleared by the Department of Public Welfare
Be cleared by the Pennsylvania State Police
Complete Protecting God's Children Training
These are requirements for all adults 18 years of age or older who are involved in the public ministry (work) of the Church.
For more information, questions, or to begin the process of certification, please call the Parish Safe Environment Coordinator Jeannie 412-751-0663 ext. 4, or email her at protect@joachimandannediopitt.org.