Screening in Faith

Screening in Faith is a program adopted by the Diocese of Algoma to help protect the people to whom we minister.

Deanery Youth Ministry Screening Forms

DYU Application Form For Adult Volunteers

Youth Synod Reference Check Form

Youth Synod Cabin Leader (Adult)

Diocesan Canon on Screening in Faith

Mission Statement

The Anglican Diocese of Algoma is committed to offering appropriate, helpful and safe programs. Such programs help us proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ with integrity. Experience has shown that most people who offer their time, talent and energy serve with love and dedication and do great good. However, we also are aware that a small number of people take advantage of organizations that have lax or non-existent screening procedures. They gain access to vulnerable persons, win their confidence and trust, and bring immeasurable harm to them, their loved ones and the church.

The following web page is an excellent resource for samples of application forms, reference check forms, and screening policies:

www.volunteer.ca/volunteer
/screening.htm

The Screening in Faith process was adopted by our Diocese at Synod 2003, in the form of Canon H-5. This Canon requires all Parishes and Deanery or Diocesan organizations (such as Deanery Youth Units) to screen volunteers in a manner appropriate to the level of risk in their ministry.

This Canon obligates each Parish to:

1. Develop a Screening process

There are many resources to help you develop your process. Each Parish has a copy of a Screening in Faith manual produced by Volunteer Canada. This manual outlines the steps of the screening process, and gives samples of Application Forms, Reference Check Forms, and Risk Assessment Forms.

This website provides links to Volunteer Ministry Descriptions, and a Parish Screening and Program Management Kit that outlines the screening process.

2. Complete the Parish Participation Report

Parishes can access this form on the website, using the link Parish Reporting Form above. One copy of this form is included in the Annual Vestry Report of the Parish, a second copy is submitted to the Archdeacon of your Deanery, and the third copy is submitted to the Synod Office no later than February 28.

Diocesan Canon on Screening in Faith:  Canon (H-5)

For information or assistance, Please contact: Program & Youth Consultant Diocese of Algoma

Everything Your Parish Needs

Parish Reporting Form

Risk Assessment Worksheet

The Parish Screening and Program Management Kit

Sample Application and Interview Forms

Sample Reference Check Forms

Sample Police Record Check Declaration

'Screening Answers for Your Parish' Brochure (WPD file)

Volunteer Ministry Descriptions

Print these and adjust them to suit your congregation!

The following web page is an excellent resource for samples of application forms, reference check forms, and screening policies:

www.volunteer.ca/volunteer
/screening.htm

The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Algoma willingly shares these resources with anyone who may find them helpful. However, no responsibility will be taken for how these resources are used, interpreted or applied.

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