PARISH RESOURCES

Your Parish Needs You and You Need Your Parish!

Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. Being a registered parishioner makes things much easier when it’s time for infant baptism, school registration, weddings, being a sponsor for baptism or confirmation, and even funerals. New parishioners are always welcome!

Current members are encouraged to enroll in ParishSOFT My Own Church for online access to your family’s parish records.

ParishSOFT My Own Church

If you are already a registered member of the parish, you are eligible for secure, online access to your family’s parish records, including your financial giving, with the My Own Church application using our ParishSOFT program! All you need to do is sign up for a My Own Church account using the link below. Remember, you must be a registered member of the parish to apply for My Own Church.

New User – Sign Up

Existing User – Log In

Parish Registration

Many people think that attendance in a parish means they automatically belong. Membership requires completion of the Parish Registration form to enroll as a member of our parish. It only takes a few minutes. Please sign up today. We’re waiting to welcome you!

Online Registration Form

Safe Environment Program

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has required all Dioceses to have in place Safe Environment Programs for the protection of children and young people.

The components of Safe Environment required by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston are:

Background Checks
Diocesan Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children
In-service Workshop (Protecting God’s Children for Adults by Virtus®)

All individuals over the age of 18 who are or wish to become liturgical ministers, catechists, musicians, choir members, or to volunteer in any capacity are required to complete all 3 components. Below you will find instructions for completing all components. Thank you for taking the time to help keep our children safe!

Background Check
Please complete and print the following form. Once completed, please return the form to the Parish Office in a sealed envelope addressed to Karen Modzik. The parish does not receive details of the background check, we are only given a yes or no, and everything is kept confidential.

Background Check
Diocesan Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children
Please take time to read the Diocesan Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children found here:
Diocesan Policy

Once you are familiar with the policy, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office:
Receipt of Policy
In Service Workshop
The workshop, Protecting God’s Children for Adults by Virtus®, helps you learn about how to see signs of abuse, what to do should you suspect an issue, how to help keep yourself and children safe, and much more. Some workshops are done person, but most people complete the course online. Below are instructions for registering and completing the course. Should you have trouble or questions you may contact the parish or Sharon Goudy, Diocesan Coordinator of the Office of Safe Environment at sgoudy@dwc.org
VIRTUS Online Instructions

Once you have finished the course you’ll need to provide documentation that it has been completed by printing and mailing or emailing to the Parish Office the certificate that is provided upon completion.