Resources Background Checks
Background checks are conducted to meet the requirements for the Charter and to comply with Pennsylvania law. The background screening is limited to a search for:
- Verification of a person’s identity
- Existence of a prior criminal record
- Listing on the state sex offender registry
Background checks are needed for:
- All clergy and religious
- All paid employees having direct contact and routine interaction with children***
- All volunteers who have direct contact and routine interaction with children
- Do not forget to include coaches, field trip chaperones, cafeteria and religious education aides.
***Employees having no direct contact with children can obtain an employment screening/background check obtained through a private vendor
Independent Audit Compliance Results
Resources
- Requirement Charts
- PA State Police Criminal History Check – Online Submission
- PA Child Abuse History Certification – Online Application
- FBI Federal check – Registration Codes for Parish Employees and Volunteers
(PA Dept. of Human Services) – Idemia IdentoGO - FBI Federal Check – Registration Codes for School Personnel and Volunteers
(PA Dept. of Education) – Idemia IdentoGO - Code of Conduct (Adult)
- Code of Conduct (Youth)
- Volunteer Affidavit
- Frequently Asked Questions