In an ongoing effort to protect children, to provide safe environments for them, the Catholic Church mandates training as well background checks and provides further education and resources for all adults working with children. For forms and resources about Diocesan policy relating to minors please visit Protecting God's Children.
All forms listed below, including but not limited to Youth Permission Forms, Adult Release Forms, and Waivers, must be retained for a minimum of 7 years before disposal by shredding.
Download the entire Policies and Guidelines for Parish Youth Ministry Manual
Download the entire 500/600 Series: Diocesan Recreation Association
- G500 Preface (6/13)
- P501 List of Sports (6/13)
- P502 Team Placement and Playing Time (6/13)
- P503 Player Eligibility (8/13)
- P504 Forfeit Policy (6/13)
- P505 Ejection Policy (6/13)
- P506 Coaching Requirements (6/13)
- G506.1 Coaching Suggestions (6/13)
- P507 Officials Requirements (6/13)
- P507.1 Policy Regarding Civilian Criminal Background Checks and Child Protection Training (6/13)
- P508 Coach Code of Conduct (6/13)
- P508.1 Code of Conduct for Coaches
- P508.2 Parent Code of Conduct (6/13)
- P508.3 Player Code of Conduct (6/13)
- P509 Sunday Games and Practice (6/13)
- G509.1 Warm Up Time (6/13)
- G510 Sports Physicals (6/13)
- P511 Emergency Medical Form (6/13)
- P512 Parental Consent (6/13)
- P513 Personally Identifiable Information (6/13)
- P514 Concussion Policy (6/13)
- G515 Guidelines for Athletes with Special Needs (6/13)
- P516 Payments to Game Officials (6/13)
- P613.0 Athletic Event Payments (10/12)