Jesus welcomed children and blessed them. He held up their humility and openness as a model for all who want to enter life in God’s kingdom. In the Baptismal Covenant, we promise to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being. As Christians, we are called to care for and protect children, and to create a community where all are safe.
Relationships among people are at the foundation of Christian community, and are central to the life of the church. All who minister in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, lay and ordained, volunteer and paid, are entrusted with the care of God’s people, and are responsible for preserving that trust.
Abuse of children and youth in congregations, institutions, agencies, or programs of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is wrong and will not be tolerated.
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh’s comprehensive “Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse” (PDF) is available by clicking here.
Request access to the Episcopal Church’s “Safe Church, Safe Communities” training, on the Praesidium Academy online platform, by completing the form found here: https://episcopalpgh.formstack.com/forms/safechurch
The Safe Church, Safe Communities curriculum provides training in short, focused courses that can normally be completed in 10-20 minutes. These courses can be taken from any location where a high speed Internet connection is available.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Rev. Canon Kimberly Karashin 412-721-0853 ext 254, or kkarashin@episcopalpgh.org.
Title IV Intake Officers
Allegations of clergy misconduct can be made to an Intake Officer in the diocese where the alleged misconduct occurred. In the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the Intake Officers are:
The Rev. Catherine Munz, 724-799-9929, link2cat@mac.com
The Rev. Canon Jim Shoucair, 412-364-2442, rector@christchurchpgh.org
The Intake Officers are trained members of the diocesan disciplinary system who will compassionately and confidentially receive your report.
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