Build the foundation
- Appoint the coordinator.
- Confirm the parish has the required insurance coverage.
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Set up the parish in four phases
The priest and Parish Council remain responsible. The coordinator guides the process and keeps the records.
Make the lists
- Identify every adult covered by the policy.
- Collect annual worker and youth registrations.
Clear each person
- Send the Miami volunteer screening and training path.
- Verify every requirement before service begins.
Keep it current
- Use the policy's safety practices every day.
- Update records and submit annual certification.
Loads the full parish setup checklist above.
2026 timing: The Year One review says new youth workers must complete background screening, training, and acknowledgement by September. The Policy is stricter for start dates: complete all required items before beginning service. Anyone added later must also complete them before serving.
Miami parish resource packet
Forms and reference files
Each item includes a simple explanation of what it is and, when applicable, what the signer agrees to.
Official source: Antiochian Archdiocese Youth Protection Policy dashboard. “Permission Forms” are marked “Coming soon” on the official page and are therefore not included.
Suspected abuse or immediate safety concern
Protect the person first. Make both required reports.
Do not investigate, confront the suspected person, or promise secrecy. Listen calmly, collect only basic facts, preserve confidentiality, and act promptly.
- 1Immediate danger: call 911.
Request police or an ambulance and secure the youth or vulnerable adult's safety.
- 2Report to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Call 1-800-962-2873. See Florida DCF reporting guidance. Do not wait for a chat response or church approval.
- 3Report separately to Archdiocesan HR.
Complete the U.S. reporting form and send it to hr@antiochian.org. Informing parish leadership does not replace either report.
- 4Inform parish leadership.
Tell the supervisor and senior pastor, or the coordinator if they are unavailable. If the senior pastor is suspected, contact the coordinator or Parish Council President and the Diocesan Bishop.
Follow Florida reporting law and parish legal counsel in addition to the Archdiocese policy.