Joliet Diocesan Policies

Pastoral Policy
Safeguard Against Child Abuse

Protecting God’s Children Awareness Sessions at SIJ

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Requirements Before Employment or Volunteering

Prior to beginning employment/volunteer service, all persons involved with minors on a regular, recurring basis and those who would have the opportunity to be alone with children during parish, school or religious education sponsored events are required to present the following:
  • Results of a criminal background investigation (subject to the conditions of the Diocese of Joliet). Background checks are to be renewed every 5 years. Prior to any renewal, the person is required to sign another release form.
  • Written acknowledgement that the person has read and understood the Pastoral Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors (2013) and the Standards of Behavior to Safeguard Against Child Abuse (2014). (Both documents may be downloaded at the Forms link on this page.)
  • Proof of attendance at a Protecting God’s Children program. (Proof of previous completion of the program will be accepted.)
  • All employees of the Church are to complete annual continuing education in child protection as an extension of the Protecting God’s Children Workshop. This requirement is fulfilled by reading monthly bulletins published by VIRTUS.
The above documentation is to be obtained prior to anyone being hired or being permitted to volunteer, and is kept on file.

Required Forms

Protecting God's Children Awareness Sessions

Out of concern for the safety and well-being of children, every diocesan, parish, school or religious education employee/volunteer who has significant or sustained contact with children is asked to participate in the Protecting God’s Children program.  The program is also offered to others interested in attending.
Information regarding the location of area sessions can be obtained through the diocesan web site: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org.
  1. Click on Offices
  2. Click on Chancery & Tribunal
  3. Click on Protecting God’s Children or Office of Child and Youth Protection
  4. Click on VIRTUS
  5. Click on workshop schedule
  6. Here you will see all the workshops being offered. Choose one and click on Start Registration.

Reporting Incidents of Sexual Abuse:

Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) or local police.
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The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-815-263-6467.

For more information:

Visit our diocesan web site at:
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ct/sectioncontent.php?secid=13

Contact our parish Safe Environment Coordinator Jane Walter:
jane@sijhinsdale.com
630-655-5918
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To read the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” click on the following link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ web site:
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protection/charter.cfm
MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses:
Saturday | 4:30 p.m.
Sunday | 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon.

Daily Masses:
Monday thru Friday 
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Masses:
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.