We will make every effort to help your child. If your child needs a Sacrament and cannot attend our normal preparation, we do have a special curriculum that can be done individually. Please call the Parish Office for further assistance. The Diocese of St. Petersburg and St. Michael the Archangel Parish strive for the establishment of a Christian, professional and supportive educational environment for all persons engaged in or involved with religious education programs. No parish will be responsible for off campus harassment, unless it occurs at a parish or religious education sponsored event.
Petersburg remains committed to the well-being of those who are served by the Church, especially children and the vulnerable. This policy intends:.
This policy is not intended to otherwise limit the expectation of staff, children, students and volunteers to engage fully in the traditions of teaching, celebrating, participating in and being formed by the Catholic faith, including but not limited to curriculum, catechesis, the sacraments and other liturgies, worship services, and ministries.
Explanation of Harassment. Harassment can result from a single incident or from a pattern of behavior involving verbal, written, or physical conduct or communication. Harassment encompasses a broad range of behaviors, which could include, but are not limited to:. Physical, mental, or verbal abuse. Insults, jokes, or derogatory slurs. Unwelcome sexual advances or touching. Implicit or explicit requests for sexual favors. Unwanted sexual comments serious or humorous. Unwanted sexually suggestive telephone calls, letters, emails, etc.
Comments or jokes based on issues of modesty and developing social awareness. Unwanted forced involvement in activities e. Coercion of religious styles or personal beliefs upon a participant. Intimidation in front of a group or forced personal sharing. Inappropriate media or music.
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected to the extent possible, but will be consistent with legal obligations and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this conduct has occurred. Background Screening. All parishes and schools are required to comply with existing background screening for fingerprinting new hires and rescreening existing employees through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE.
The policy of screening volunteers requires all volunteers who are entrusted with the care or supervision of children and vulnerable adults to be screened through FDLE. Obligation to Report Abuse. The diocese remains committed in its policies requiring all Church Personnel who know, or have reasonable cause to suspect, that a child or vulnerable adult has been a victim of sexual abuse, shall immediately make any report required by law to the Department of Children and Families. Pastoral Commitment.
The diocese remains committed to its policy that whenever any Church Personnel is determined to have committed a single act of sexual abuse involving a minor past or present the offending person will be permanently removed from ministry or employment.
Petersburg has further strengthened its existing policies for the protection of children and vulnerable adults in the following areas:. Victim Assistance Minister - the diocese has designated an assistance minister to coordinate and aid in the immediate pastoral care of. Dedicated telephone number - the diocese has established a toll free dedicated telephone number , for anyone to initiate a.
Petersburg, whether an employee, clergy, religious, or volunteer. Review Board - the Review Board, formerly known as the Diocesan Response Team, has been restructured and its role will be to assist the. Bishop in the following areas:. The assessment of the investigation concerning the allegations of sexual abuse of minors or vulnerable adults by Church Personnel. Receive results of the investigation and recommend a finding to the Bishop on whether the allegation is credible and substantial;.
Making recommendations concerning fitness for ministry. Review diocesan policies for dealing with abuse allegations. Oversee the publication and distribution of the policies and the implementation, making suggested recommendations to the Bishop as. Diocesan investigations - when an allegation at least seems to be true, the Bishop shall initiate a preliminary investigation.
When the. The investigators shall have professional competence and qualifications to conduct a thorough investigation and report the results to the Review Board. The complete text of the Policy of the Diocese of St. Petersburg for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults can be read on the diocesan website: www. All catechists and aides are required to complete the Safe Environment Program and undergo a Level II Background Investigation with fingerprinting before classes begin.
Click on the "Register" Button below and complete the form. Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Registration Families wishing to register their child for Religious Education must abide by the following policies: 1.
If a child must leave early, a note signed by a parent must be given to the teacher stating the reason, time, and date. Safety Saint Michael the Archangel Parish takes safety of all parishioners and visitors seriously. All others should stay with their teachers until they are picked up. Fire Drills According to Diocesan Policy, two fire drills will be conducted during the course of the year.
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