How Do I?

To join Saints Peter and Paul Parish, call (610-692-2216) or stop by the parish center. 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith for persons who feel God calling them to conversion in their lives and seeking either Baptism in the Catholic Church or admission into full Communion with the Catholic Church.

The process involves a program focusing on the study of Scripture, especially the Gospels, Catholic doctrine, virtues and morality, while also fostering a life of prayer and action with the support of the parish.

The RCIA is more than a course of instruction. It is a process of conversion and growth, and a journey of faith designed to meet the unique and individual needs of the participants. Normally, the program begins each September and culminates during the Easter season.

If you would like to become a Catholic, contact Judy Magee, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at 484-473-8205 or jmagee@sspeterandpaulrc.org.

If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Judy Magee, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at jmagee@sspeterandpaulrc.org or call 484-473-8205. Learn more about our Baptisms here.

Christian Marriage is a serious commitment of faithfulness, permanence, and life-giving generosity. The Church recognizes that she has a responsibility to couples to help them prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Couples must make arrangements for weddings by calling the parish office and making an appointment with one of the priests at least six months prior to the desired wedding date.

Marriages are celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Church on Friday afternoons or evenings and Saturday afternoons. For more information, please contact the parish office at (610) 692-2216.

To plan a funeral for a loved one, please contact Judy Magee, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at jmagee@sspeterandpaulrc.org or call 484-473-8205.

It's easy to donate to our parish online by signing up with Parish Giving, our online giving partner. Parish Giving is a safe and secure way to make one-time or automated payments. You can sign up with Parish Giving here.

Parish boys & girls who have completed the fourth grade can become alter servers. Parents should have their parents contact the parish office at (610) 692-2216.

Adult servers are also needed to assist with various parish celebrations including funerals and certain Masses. Any adult in the parish who is interested in becoming an adult server may also contact the parish office at (610) 692-2216.

Christ teaches that we serve him by serving others. If you feel called to volunteer your time and talents in service to our Lord, check out our Parish Life page and find the ministry that's right for you.
 

Volunteer Clearances

Clearances Required for Volunteers: If you plan to volunteer with children in any capacity with Saints Peter and Paul Parish community, you need to have Safe Environment clearances in place. If you are not sure if your clearances have expired, you may contact Mari Lyons, Safe Environment Coordinator for the Parish, CYO, and PREP, at mlyons@sspeterandpaulrc.org.  School volunteers may contact Barb McCarron, School Safe Environment Coordinator, at school@sspeterandpaulrc.org, or 610.696.1000.

In Saints Peter and Paul Parish community, volunteers who have any contact with children are required to submit all state and federal clearances (items 1-3 below), register for the Safe Environment Training, Parts I and II (listed below: items 4-5) and complete the Mandated Reporter Form (if needed item #6 ) before beginning their volunteering.  You then have 90 days to complete your clearances.

Please note: All CYO volunteers are required to have all of their clearances on file before beginning their volunteer work.

Every person needs to have these clearances:

1. Pennsylvania State Police Clearance (valid for 5 years), which can be obtained online at https://epatch.pa.gov.

2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (valid for 5 years), which can be obtained online at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis

3a. If you have been living in PA for fewer than ten (10) continuous years, this is the clearance you must obtain:

All required current and/or prospective employees or volunteers should select the DHS-OCYF (Department of Human Services-Office of Children, Youth and Families) option.

• Go to https://uenroll.identogo.com/
• The following are service codes needed to register:
  • 1KG738 for Child Care Services/Program Employee and/or Contractors 18 and over.
  • 1KG756 for Employees 14-17 years old that have contact with children
  • 1KG6ZJ for Volunteers.
• You should then click on Schedule or Manage Appointment and complete the required information.
• Payment is made at the time of fingerprinting.
• For fingerprint locations please visit the following website: https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

3b. If you have been living in PA continuously for ten (10) years, this is the form you must sign:

PA Residency Disclosure Statement for volunteers (valid for 5 years) to be filed at the place of service. Please note: This is new as of July 2015.

4. Safe Environment Training Part I: Protecting God’s Children (instructor-led): is offered regularly at sites throughout the Archdiocese. The training provides basic facts about child sexual abuse and adults’ roles in prevention, and since 2011, a Technology Addendum is included in this training as well. Click here to ‘Start Registration’ and select a date. If you have already done this session, you do not have to repeat this training. If you completed this classroom training prior to 2011, you will have to complete the Technology Addendum separately.

Please note: At the completion of this session, you will be issued a certificate confirming training in the Standards of Ministerial Behavior and the Technology Addendum. You must provide this certificate to the Safe Environment Coordinator.

5. Safe Environment Training Part II: The Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: is available online at the Archdiocesan Training Institute. This training provides an overview of Archdiocesan reporting procedures for suspected child abuse and Pennsylvania Child Welfare Laws. The training should take you approximately one hour to complete. Click Here to Register. Please note: This is new as of 2015.

6. Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form: Click Here to Download. Please note: There were updates made by the state to the Mandated Reporting requirements in 2015, therefore anyone who took the class prior to 2015 needs to review the changes and sign this form and send it to the Safe Environment Coordinator.

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