From the OFFICE of CHILD PROTECTION

According to the Safe Environment/Child Protection Policy mandated by the Diocese of Baton Rouge, all parish and school ministry volunteers/chaperones must complete a mandatory background check and child protection training prior to the date of service.

§ Child Protection credentials allow the holder of these credentials the opportunity to chaperone/volunteer at MBS Parish and/or School.

§ All potential chaperones /volunteers must complete and submit the MBS School Chaperone/Volunteer Requirements Agreement each school year and abide by the sign-up and the deadline confirmation process for each field trip/ event.

§ All chaperones/volunteers must have received child protection credentials five school days prior to the field trip/event.

Please note the following:

1. MBS School child protection requirements are not the same as MBS Parish. Therefore, if you are compliant for the Parish, you are not automatically compliant for the School, and vice versa.

2. It is important to remember the paperwork is time-sensitive.

3. If you begin the process, but do not complete all the steps in a timely manner, you may have to resubmit the paperwork.

4. Many files have been archived due to inactivity, and/or files not being updated.

Please contact Mrs. Landry at 225-753-5526 or email childprotection@mbsbr.org for assistance in receiving the required paperwork or to check on your volunteer status.

The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People requires that all children enrolled in Catholic Schools and Parish Schools of Religion receive Safe Environment training. The Diocese of Baton Rouge will provide such training for grades K-12 utilizing the program, Circle of Grace.

The Circle of Grace lesson plan for your child's grade level may be reviewed with the link and password below.

Link: https://learncat.diobr.org/circle-of-grace Password: CareSafeChurch

Chaperone and Volunteer Requirements Agreement 2021-2022

Those adults that have completed the Safe Environment/Child Protection requirements and have been cleared to volunteer at MBS School must complete the Chaperone/Volunteer Requirements Agreement form each year prior to volunteering. The agreement form is an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of chaperones and volunteers. This form will stay in the child protection file and must be updated each school year. Please find the form below for your convenience.