Clearances & Forms
Go out to share the love of Christ
You must complete the certification process outlined below. This helps ensure the safety of our youth missionaries. This process usually takes 30 minutes. Once completed, you will be eligible to be a Mission Youth Apostle in Philadelphia! Plus, you will be certified for work in any church or volunteer opportunity for three years and renewal of the certification is a much simpler process. Thank you! You will be asked about this in your interview.
Step 1: Secure RC Activities Volunteer Certificate
Step 2: Secure Archdiocese of Philadelphia Required Clearances and Background Checks
NOTE: Due to the processing timeframes of the required checks, please aim to submit all applications at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the missions.
As a volunteer working within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who may have any possible contact with children you must complete certain background checks and clearances. Click the button below to see the Archdiocese's requirements. Additional questions for the office can be directed to 215-587-2466.
Depending on which checks you are required to obtain, please use the following links: