Protecting God's Children

We at Queen of All Saints Parish are deeply grateful to those who, through their employment, or their volunteer efforts, help form our children academically, spiritually, socially and athletically. We are also aware that our children are a great gift - one that must be cherished and protected.

As of May 22, 2003, the Archdiocese of St. Louis (https://www.archstl.org) adopted a sexual misconduct policy that is in conformity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" and "Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons," as well as with Vatican documents and the Code of Canon Law. 

In short, all clergy, employees, and volunteers who have regular contact with minors must:

To view schedule for Protecting God's Children workshops and/or to complete your compliance registration visit www.preventandprotectstl.org Use the passcode stlprotect when prompted - to sign-up for a Protecting God's Children Workshop, register for a background check, view two online training modules on abuse reporting and the Code of Ethical Conduct and agree to the updated Code of Ethical Conduct. Please contact your parish Child Safety Coordinator w/ any questions or for further assistance: Pam VonderHaar @ vonderhaarp@qasstl.org or 314-846-8207

STUDENT (Minor) VOLUNTEERS who work with children must sign (and their parents must co-sign) the "Code of Conduct for Student Volunteers Working With Minors." Student Volunteer Code.

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Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:

Sandra Price, Executive Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
314.792.7271
 
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738
 
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210