safe environment program archdiocese of philadelphia

safe environment program
archdiocese of philadelphia

safe environment program

training sessions

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS

Every volunteer is required to attend a Safe Environment Training Session.

Sessions will be held at the following locations:

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Martin of Tours (Philadelphia)
When:	Thursday, August 30, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	17 of 20
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will be held in the School lunchroom. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Dorothy (Drexel Hill)
When:	Thursday, September 6, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	23 of 50
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Church Annex (basement). No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Dorothy (Drexel Hill)
When:	Saturday, September 8, 2007 9:00 AM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	40 of 50
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Church Annex (Basement) No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Cecilia (Philadelphia)
When:	Sunday, September 9, 2007 6:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	71 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Auditorium. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Archdiocesan Office Center (Philadelphia) 222 North 17th Street
When:	Thursday, September 13, 2007 6:30 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	57 of 60
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the auditorium. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training. Free parking is available in the Archdiocesan parking lot to the North of the building. You can enter this lot off of 17th Street.
Wheelchair accessible:	Yes

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Ann (Bristol)
When:	Friday, September 14, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	171 of 200
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the School located at 418 Jefferson Avenue, Bristol, PA. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Cecilia (Philadelphia)
When:	Monday, September 17, 2007 9:00 AM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	98 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Auditorium. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios

Where:	Holy Innocents (Philadelphia) L Street and Hunting Park Avenue
When:	Tuesday, September 18, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	50 of 50
Language:	This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes:	This session will be held in the Rectory Meeting Room (lower level of rectory). No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	SS. Philip and James (Exton)
When:	Thursday, September 20, 2007 6:30 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	66 of 80
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the school cafeteria. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 mintues prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Corpus Christi (Lansdale)
When:	Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	52 of 60
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the School Meeting Room A. Children under the age of 18 should not attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. John of the Cross (Roslyn) 2741 Woodland Road
When:	Monday, September 24, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	123 of 125
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Monsignor Nugent Parish Center. Children under the age of 18 should not attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Helena (Center Square)
When:	Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	155 of 175
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Social and Recreation Center. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Mary Magdalen (Media) 2400 N. Providence Road
When:	Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	29 of 30
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will be held in the Library. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Stanislaus (Lansdale)
When:	Thursday, September 27, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	51 of 60
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Parish Center. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Madeline (Ridley Park)
When:	Thursday, September 27, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	96 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the parish center (School auditorium) located at Tome and E. Rodgers Street. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Maternity BVM (Philadelphia) 9222 Bustleton Avenue
When:	Wednesday, October 3, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	292 of 300
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Parish Hall. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Holy Cross (Springfield) Bishop and Springfield Road
When:	Thursday, October 4, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	98 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the gym. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Our Lady of Charity (Brookhaven)
When:	Thursday, October 4, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	95 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the church basement. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Norwood-Fontbonne Academy (Philadelphia) 8891 Germantown Avenue
When:	Saturday, October 6, 2007 9:30 AM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	148 of 150
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in James Anthony Hall, 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Archdiocesan Office Center (Philadelphia) 222 North 17th Street
When:	Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:30 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	58 of 60
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the auditorium. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training. Free parking is available in the Archdiocesan parking lot to the North of the building. You can enter this lot off of 17th Street.
Wheelchair accessible:	Yes

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Jamison)
When:	Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	0 hrs
Spaces remaining:	83 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Social Hall (Old Church). No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Christ the King (Philadelphia)
When:	Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	119 of 125
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the Parish Hall. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Isidore (Quakertown)
When:	Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	94 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the school gym on Broad Street. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Maximilian Kolbe (West Chester)
When:	Monday, October 15, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	79 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the school multi-purpose room. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Francis de Sales (Lenni)
When:	Tuesday, October 16, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	50 of 50
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the School Cafeteria. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Anthony of Padua (Ambler)
When:	Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:00 AM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	97 of 100
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in Friendship Hall located in the church basement. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Ephrem (Bensalem)
When:	Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:30 AM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	149 of 150
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the school cafeteria. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Ignatius of Antioch (Yardley)
When:	Tuesday, October 30, 2007 7:00 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	195 of 200
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the church. It is handicap accessible. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training.

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Archdiocesan Office Center (Philadelphia) 222 North 17th Street
When:	Wednesday, November 7, 2007 6:30 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	58 of 60
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the auditorium. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training. Free parking is available in the Archdiocesan parking lot to the North of the building. You can enter this lot off of 17th Street.
Wheelchair accessible:	Yes

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Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	St. Matthew (Conshohocken)
When:	Thursday, November 8, 2007 Contact Evelyn Tarpey () for the time.
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	ONLINE registration is not allowed for this session. For assistance contact Evelyn Tarpey ()
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	Closed session

Protecting God's Children for Adults

Where:	Archdiocesan Office Center (Philadelphia) 222 North 17th Street
When:	Thursday, December 6, 2007 6:30 PM
Estimated time:	2 hrs 30 min
Spaces remaining:	60 of 60
Language:	This session will be conducted in English
Notes:	This session will take place in the auditorium. No children under the age of 18 should attend this session. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the session to sign in and pick up materials used in the training. Free parking is available in the Archdiocesan parking lot to the North of the building. You can enter this lot off of 17th Street.
Wheelchair accessible:	Yes

To register: Those with internet access should visit the Virtus website (www.virtus.org). All others can call the Safe Environment Program at 215-587-2466. Sessions are approximately 2½ hours in length.

VOLUNTEER ALERT

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PERTAINS ONLY TO THOSE VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE NOT ALREADY ATTENDED THE SESSION AND TURNED IN THEIR CLEARANCE FORMS TO THE OFFICE

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia issued a mandate last year that every volunteer who comes into our school must go through a security clearance. There are two separate forms that need to be filled out – Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance Form. If you have not already sent these forms in, the forms are available in the school office. If you have already received your clearance as a coach or in your workplace, please bring your original forms in for us to copy. In addition to the clearance forms, every volunteer is required to attend a Safe Environment Training Session. Registration is available at www.virtus.org. Registration password is “trust”.

All current volunteers must attend a Safe Environment Training Session and have their clearance forms submitted as soon as possible. Any volunteers who are new to our school have a six-month grace period to obtain this information and attend the session.

We hope that all of you who have volunteered for our school in the past will take the time to do this. We also hope that this will not discourage any new parents from volunteering. This type of policy is being instituted in many schools across the country, both public and private.