Parish Code of Conduct:
The undersigned do hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold the St. Joseph Catholic Church, church staff and adult advisors harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, lawsuits, and expenses arising from personal injury, sickness, death, or property damage of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred or suffered by the undersigned and/or the participant(s) while attending the above activity. Furthermore, the undersigned hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage and expense arising from the undersigned’s or participant(s)’s participation in all activities, including recreation and work activities involved in the above activity. In addition, authorization and permission is hereby given to furnish all necessary transportation, food, and lodging for the undersigned or participant(s). The undersigned further hereby agree to indemnify and hold St. Joseph Catholic Church, and their respective members, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the ‘indemnities’), harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, lawsuits and liabilities, including attorney’s fee and expenses sustained by the indemnities as the result of the negligent, willful, or intentional acts of the undersigned and/or participant(s). Without compensation, I hereby grant permission to St. Joseph Catholic Church to use and reproduce photographs/videos taken of me or my child(ren). These photographs/videos may be used for news, editorial, or promotional purposes in publications, electronic reproductions, and/or brochures. I hereby release the photographer/videographer, the journalists, and the publications or media outlets they represent, as well as St. Joseph Catholic Church, from all claims and liability relating to said photographs/videos.
If participant(s) is/are under 18 years of age: We (I) are the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the participant(s), and hereby grant permission for the above named participant(s) to participate fully in the above activity and all of its undertakings, and hereby give our permission to take said participant(s) to doctor or hospital and hereby authorize medical treatment, including but not limited to emergency surgery; and, we fully and completely assume responsibility for all medical bills. Furthermore, should it be necessary for the participant(s) to return home due to medical reasons, disciplinary action or otherwise, I (we) assume all responsibility and transportation costs. We (I) are the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the participant(s), and hereby grant permission for the above named participant(s) to stay overnight in a room throughout the duration of the event with a chaperone and other participants who are 18 or older. I understand that this chaperone will have undergone a background check prior to assignment as a chaperone.
If participant(s) is/are 18 or older: I hereby give my permission to take me and/or the above named participant(s) to doctor or hospital and hereby authorize medical treatment, including but not limited to emergency surgery; and, I fully and completely assume responsibility for all medical bills. Furthermore, should it be necessary for me and/or the above named participant(s), to return home due to medical reasons, disciplinary action or otherwise, I assume all responsibility and transportation costs.
Code of Conduct: It is expected that youth and adults will follow directions of all St. Joseph Catholic Church and Steubenville Northwest volunteers, respective officers, directors, agents, chaperones or representatives associated therein. Males and females are not allowed in the same sleeping area. The use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol or items that endanger people are prohibited. Language and behavior should exemplify Christian values. Respect the rights and property of others. Theft and vandalism will not be tolerated. Clothing must be modest. Any instances of lack of cooperation or insubordination will not be tolerated and will be subject to possible removal and barring from Steubenville Northwest. Parents will be informed of such infraction(s). The participant will be flown home at the participant’s expense with no reimbursement or refund.