Policy

The purpose of the Screening policy is to create a healthy and safe environment for the well-being of all the members of our communities, especially our most vulnerable. It is an essential element of service.
 
To reach this goal, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, has established two groups of volunteers, each with their own set of obligations (see "Diocesan Screening Policy").  All volunteers are essential and no group is more important than the other.  
 
All persons who are hired, appointed, called, named, mandated or ordained to serve members of the faithful within a Parish, a Mission and/or the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, including Catholic cemeteries and foundations, are to follow the "Ten Steps of the Screening Process".  "To serve" must be understood as being an integral part of our Evangelical Mission.