Screening Committee
Screening is required by the diocese of
Hamilton for all active ministries. The
diocese is responsible for the training
and updating of members of this
committee.
Why Must We Screen?
• to create and maintain a safe
environment for children and other
vulnerable persons
• to provide support and safeguards to
our volunteers and our church
• any organization that provides
programs to vulnerable people has a
moral, legal and spiritual obligation to
appropriately screen those who work for
them, including volunteers.
• screening is legally required under
the principle of ‘Duty of Care’
Who Must Be Screened?
All volunteers, both existing and new
are to be screened. The screening
requirements and procedures may vary
from one ministry to another, depending
on the level of risk.
It is important to remember that it is
the nature of the ministry and the
inherent level of risk which dictates
the need for screening and not the
character of the volunteer.
Leadership for this committee is
appointed by the pastoral team.
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