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Safety & Security

- The Archdiocese of Boston joins the United Nations in recognizing November 18 as the world Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual exploitation, Abuse, and Violence.
  
  Child abuse is a far too frequent occurrence in our society. The numbers are staggering, and the lifelong impact can be profound. We must do all that is possible to intervene – preventing abuse, interrupting and reporting it when it is happening, and helping heal those who have been abused. As a diocese, we do this by screening and training our clergy, volunteers, and employees, and by training our youth how to recognize and respond to risks and get help when something is wrong. We provide targeted pastoral care for those who were abused by clergy or other representatives within our church to assist them with healing. We ask everyone to join these efforts through prayer, kind and compassionate outreach to those who are impacted by abuse, and full participation in our abuse prevention efforts. To learn more about how you can help, please contact the Office of Pastoral Support and Child Protection at 617-746-5995 or go to www.BostonCatholic.org.
- volunteers!
  
  Thank you to our 600+parishioners who share their time and talent in over 30 ministries in our parish and school. Blessings to all of you!
  The new fiscal year for the Parish will begin July 1, 2023. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or plan to volunteer for the first time this coming year, we ask you to stop by the reception desk to complete your annual background screening in working towards keeping all of God’s children safe.
  
  New this year: All Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application. This application is for 2 reasons:
  
  In case of an emergency while you are serving the parish.
  
  To keep children safe: New volunteers, working directly with children, must provide 2 references. Seasoned volunteers have the staff as their references. All info is kept securely.
  
  Please contact Kim Silk if you have questions.
- protecting god's children
  
  Protecting God’s Children program, is a mandated Archdiocesan program required of all volunteers and employees. Its purpose is for parishioners to be fully educated in the responsibility that adults have in protecting all of God’s children – including each other. A one-time class fulfills the requirement within the Archdiocese of Boston.
  
  Please contact Kim Silk at 978-686-4050 if you have questions.
  
  Child Advocacy-Training & Education
- screening
  
  All clergy, staff, and volunteers undergo an annual CORI check.
  
  CORI forms: For the safety of parishioners, all parish and school volunteers and employees are required annually. Proof of identity, such as a drivers license, must be presented at the time the CORI form is completed. Forms may be filled-out in person at the Pastoral Center.
  Code of Conduct: All volunteers and employees are called to uphold Christian values and conduct. All must read, sign a statement of agreement, and live the code of ministerial behavior in their service to the parish.
  
  Background Screening
  
  Fiscal Year 2024 CORI Form
  
  2023 Volunteer Application
  
  Code of Conduct
  
  Sexual Harassment Policy