July 17, 2025

Dear Corpus Christi Parish Volunteers  

I am the Safe Environment Coordinator for the Parish.  Safety is a priority at Corpus Christi and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  There are many layers of protection in place to ensure the safety of the children who attend our school, religious education programs, and parish activities.  Archdiocesan policy requires all parents who volunteer at the School, REC, CYO, Scouts, Youth Ministry, and other Parish Organizations where our children participate to obtain their three PA State Clearances and attend the two Archdiocesan Training Sessions, receiving three additional Certificates, in order to volunteer.  I have included the links for obtaining the PA Clearances as well as the signup links for the two classes.  These documents and all class completion certificates must be on file with me in the Parish Center Office prior to you volunteering.

The Archdiocese continues to offer Live Online Sessions of the “Protecting God’s Children” class, as well as in-person classes.  All available sessions in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are listed on www.virtusonline.org.  The Live Online Sessions are small, so they fill up quickly!  The Mandated Reporter Training consists of three online modules available through the Office of Child and Youth Protection’s website www.childyouthprotection.org

All PA Clearances are valid for five years.  The Archdiocesan classes do not have to be renewed.  PA Clearances and class certificates are securely kept in the Parish Center Office.  I will email you approximately 6 weeks before your PA State Clearances are set to expire.  

Please contact me at 215-855-1311 x126 or ccpco.phpetrosky@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you for all you do.

Sincerely,

Patty Petrosky
Safe Environment Coordinator
Corpus Christi Parish

Required PA State Clearances Instructions

All required PA State Clearances MUST be renewed every 5 years.

1. Complete either the PA Disclosure Statement OR FBI Fingerprints:

PA Disclosure Statement

• If you have lived in PA continuously for 10 years, you can complete a Pennsylvania Disclosure Statement.
• The application is found at https://ocypseo.Disclosure Statement.pdf

2. FBI Fingerprints

If you have NOT lived in PA continuously for 10 years, you must complete an FBI Fingerprint request.

• Go to https://uenroll.identogo.com
  • Input Service Code (for registering) 1KG6ZJ, which is the code for the Pennsylvania Department of Education/Human Services: Volunteers 
  • Click on Schedule or Manage Appointment and complete the required information.  The cost for volunteers is $22.95
  • For fingerprint locations, please visit the following website: https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

3. PA State Police Criminal Record Check   

• • Can be obtained online at https://epatch.pa.gov/home.  The cost is waived for volunteers.
  • Please select “New Volunteer Record Check”.
  • Read the Terms and Conditions for the use of Patch, check the box under the “Volunteer Acknowledgement Section,” and select Accept.
  • Complete the Personal Information page.
  • Receive results online within a few minutes.  After submitting your request, click on the blue Control Number (bottom left), scroll to the bottom of the next page, and print the Certificate.

4. PA Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance 

The cost is waived for volunteers.

• Can be obtained online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.  
• On the Child Welfare Portal, select “Create Individual Account.”
• If you already have a Keystone ID, there is no need to create a new one.
• Read Create Keystone ID/General Information.
• Follow the steps to create a new Keystone ID (keep this ID and password in a safe place as you will need it when it is time to renew).  Once you select a Keystone ID, a temporary password will be sent to your email.  Sign in using the Keystone ID and temporary password.  You will then be required to create your own password.  Follow the instructions to create a record check as a volunteer for Corpus Christi.  
• Results will be emailed to you within 14 days.  You may receive them sooner if you use your Social Security Number when applying.  
• If you need assistance creating or logging into your account, contact PA Child Welfare Information Solution Support at 1-877-343-0494.

Philadelphia Archdiocesan Training Class Requirements

These trainings provide information on how to recognize warning signs of potential abuse; create safe environments for children and young people; and report suspicions of abuse as a mandated reporter under Pennsylvania law. The Archdiocesan Training Classes DO NOT have to be renewed.

5. Protecting God’s Children Sessions for Adults” (In Person / Online)

• Go to www.virtusonline.org to register for a session.  
• Sign in or Register as a first-time user (keep this ID and password in a safe place as you will need it when it is time to renew).  
  • When looking for a training session, select Philadelphia, PA (Archdiocese) in the drop-down window when it asks for your Archdiocese.  
• Select an in-person session or live online session.  
  • After the in-person session, you will receive two separate documents: a two-part document titled “Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries” form.  Please sign it and give the white copy to the Parish Center Office.
  • You will receive an email within two weeks of completing the class informing you that your Protecting God’s Children Certificate of Training Attendance can be downloaded from the Virtus account you established.  Please email or drop off a copy of the Certificate of Training Attendance to the Parish Center Office.
  • If you take the live online session, the Standards of Ministerial Behaviors and Boundaries form and Certificate of Training Attendance will be mailed to the Parish Center Office, and you will be notified so that it can be signed.
  • If you need assistance creating or logging into your account, contact Virtus at 1-888-847-8870.

6. Mandated Reporter Training

• Go to www.childyouthprotection.org  
• Select the “Training Institute” tab. 
• Sign in or Register as a first-time user (keep this ID and password in a safe place as you will need it when it is time to renew).
• Under Main Menu, Select Online Training 
• Select Safe Environment Part II – Mandated Reporter Online and “View Training”. 
• Complete the three modules.
• You will receive a confirmation by email from the Archdiocese that you took this training.  You can retrieve the Certificate of Completion by signing in to the website.
• Please email to me or drop off a copy of the Certificate at the Parish Center Office.
• If you need assistance creating or logging into your account, contact the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 267-642-8269.

All copies of PA Clearances, Standards of Ministerial Behavior, Certificate of Training Attendance, and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate must be received by the Parish Center Office BEFORE you will be cleared to volunteer. Please keep copies of all these Clearances for your records.

Patty Petrosky
Safe Environment Coordinator
ccpco.phpetrosky@gmail.com or (215) 855-1311 ext. 126