If you are over the age of 18 and want to volunteer in the parish  then you need to go through the Diocesan child protection process. This involves a few simple steps:

1. Complete, print, and sign the Diocesan Disclosure Statement. This form can be filled out on line, and is automatically returned to Sacred Heart with no need to print the form. Any line on this form that is not applicable to you, fill in with N/A. 

2. Complete the Diocesan On-Line Training Course. There is no test, but it will take 3 hours to complete. You can save and do the training in sessions. For directions on how to access and complete the training, please see this document. You can access the starting point for the course registration at https://safeyouth.hbgdiocese.org/ 

3. Apply for PA State Police background check. This takes just a couple minutes and can be completed here. If you need directions, you can find directions here. 

4. Apply for PA Child Welfare Clearance (Child Background Check).
    - Here is the website to complete the check.
    - Here are directions for the website.

5. Complete the FBI fingerprinting process. (For any unpaid volunteer who is not serving in a school, and has not been a continuous resident of PA for the past 10 years.)

6. Once all steps have been completed you should have in your posession the following:
    - A State Police Certificate stating "no record found."
    - A Childline Certificate stating "no record found."
    - A completed Diocesan Disclosure Statement.
    - A certificate stating that you completed the online training.
    - A form showing the results of your finger print check. 
Take all these documents and turn them in, or mail them, to Sacred Heart Parish Office at the following address:

Sacred Heart Parish
814 St. Louis St.
Lewisburg PA 17837