At St. Barnabas Church, youth are confirmed in 10th grade or later, upon completion of our two-year Confirmation Ministry.
If you have completed Year 1 and choose to continue with Confirmation Ministry Year 2, registration is due August 29.
Please plan to attend our introductory Confirmation Night (for both teens and parents) on Sunday, September 17th, starting with 5:30pm Mass. We are planning to meet on the first Sunday of each month (for the teens, beginning in October) for Confirmation Nights that start with 5:30pm Mass and include dinner. Please mark your calendar for the following dates in addtion to 9/17. 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, and 4/7. Once the entire schedule is finalized, our website will be updated with information about what is happening - www.stbarnabaslifeteen.org. The full youth ministry calendar will be updated online, including details about the Confirmation Ministry. We will also email that information as soon as possible.
If you are unable to register online, please contact the StBLT Office and we will explain what to do: tondracek@barnabasohio.org.
- Confirmation Ministry Year Two (generally sophomores) has a fee of $65.
- This year we will be meeting as a large group on Sunday nights once per month beginning with 5:30 Mass. As part of the evening we have dinner, some catechesis, and will break into Small Christian Communities.
No teen will be excluded from participating in St. Barnabas Life Teen due to an inability to pay a fee. If the fee is a financial burden for your family, please select the "Contact me" option and Deacon Mike will contact you to discuss scholarship opportunities. He can be reached at mcostantini@barnabasohio.org.
PERMISSION, RELEASE, AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT
I, the parent or lawful guardian of the above named teen (the “child”), give permission for my child to participate activities sponsored by St. Barnabas Church (the “Parish”). In exchange for and in consideration of the opportunity for my child to participate in St. Barnabas EDGE (“the Activity”), I agree to the following:
1. Event Scope. I understand what is involved in the Event and acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the scope and nature of the Event. I further understand that my Child’s participation in the Event is purely voluntary and is a privilege.
2. Risks of Participation and Assumption of Risk; COVID-19. I recognize the possibility and risk of injury associated with my child’s participation in the Event, which may include, but is not limited to, bodily injury up to and including death, psychological injury, and further injury by medical treatment. I further recognize the possibility and risk of such injuries resulting from exposure to or infection by COVID-19 or other communicable diseases in connection with my child’s participation in the Event and that such exposure or infection may result in my or other family members’ exposure to or infection of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases. I understand that the types of injuries listed above can occur for any number of reasons which are both foreseeable and unforeseeable and which may include, but are not limited to, my child’s own actions or inaction, the actions or inaction of others (whether negligent, intentional, or otherwise), and equipment failure. I, on behalf of my Child and myself, agree to my Child’s participation in the Event in spite of the risks. I and my spouse assume, for ourselves and on behalf of our minor child(ren), all risks in connection with my child’s participation in the Event.
3. Rules. I understand and agree that my child will be required to follow the Parish’s rules and cooperate with the person(s) in charge of the Event. I and my minor child agree to follow and comply with all safety protocols and procedures related to COVID-19 or other communicable diseases.
4. Photograph/Media Permission and Ownership. I consent and grant permission for the Parish, Diocese, and affiliated parishes and/or their agents to photograph, audio record, video or otherwise record my minor child’s name, image, likeness, spoken words, in any form (the “Recordings”), and to use, display, publish, distribute, or alter the Recordings, or any part thereof, for any lawful purpose including, without limitation, on social media accounts, websites, in marketing publications, public relations and communications materials and/or presentations, and any other uses as may not be contemplated herein, without further notice or compensation. I further agree that the Recordings shall constitute the sole property of the Parish, Diocese, or affiliated parish taking the Recording.
5. Release and Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my minor child, as well as our respective heirs and assigns, executors, all other legal representatives and any others claiming through us or on behalf of us, hereby agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the Parish, Diocese, affiliated parishes, and the Bishop / Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, as well as their respective clergy, officers, employees, agents, representatives, attorneys, sponsors, and volunteers (“Released Parties”) forever from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, damages, judgments, expenses including attorney’s fees, liabilities (of any nature or extent), demands, damages, cause of action of any nature and kind, known or unknown, which in any way arise out of or relate to my child’s participation in the Event (including without limitation any injury, loss, or damage to my child’s person or property or medical care provided in connection therewith), whether foreseen or unforeseen, regardless of the cause (including, but not limited to, the negligence of any person) (the “Claims”).
6. Medical Insurance. I understand that it is my responsibility to carry appropriate medical insurance for my child and that such is not the responsibility of any other person or party, including, without limitation, the Parish or Diocese.
7. Medical Authorization. In the event reasonable attempts to contact me at the number listed below have been unsuccessful, I hereby authorize any of the staff, employees, volunteers, agents and/or representatives of the Parish to provide for, seek, and authorize medical treatment for my child in the case of illness or accident from the closest and most appropriate licensed medical practitioner or hospital available. I understand that this authorization does not cover major surgery unless the medical opinions of two licensed physicians/dentists concurring in the necessity for such surgery are obtained for the performance of such surgery.
8. Permission for Virtual Sessions. I give permission for my child to participate in Parish or Diocese sponsored virtual sessions in connection with the program or Event listed above using audio and/or video conferencing services such as Zoom. I understand and agree that any such session may be recorded by the Parish in its sole discretion and that such recordings shall be considered to be Recordings as set forth in Section 4 above. I understand and agree that such Recordings will be viewed by individuals who missed or were unable to attend the session and that the Parish cannot control who may view the Recordings along with the individuals who missed or who were unable to attend the session. I further understand and agree and that such Recordings may, in the Parish’s sole discretion, be shared with staff, used for future catechesis or educational purposes, shared in connection with an investigation of any alleged misconduct, or for any purpose for which a Recording may be used as set forth in this document. I agree to supervise my child’s participation, particularly those 13 or younger, in any virtual or online sessions. I further agree to ensure that my minor child’s use of any software or other online platforms complies with the terms and conditions of such software and/or platforms.
9. Miscellaneous. To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, the Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, administrators, personal representatives, executors, successors and assigns. I, on my behalf and on behalf of my minor child, have the authority to release the Claims. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings between the parties concerning the subject matters of this Agreement. This Agreement may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a written document signed by both parties. The Released Parties, to the extent they are not parties to this agreement, are intended to be third party beneficiaries. This acknowledgement and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Ohio, and if any portion hereof is declared invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. This acknowledgement and release shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, except for the choice of law provisions thereof.
I have carefully read and understand and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and I have signed this agreement of my own free will. By typing my name below, which shall constitute my electronic signature, I further acknowledge that I am the parent or legal guardian of the Child(ren) named in this release and have the authority to sign this document and act on his/her or their behalf. I agree that my electronic signature is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as my manual signature.
Contact:
Terri Ondracek: tondracek@barnabasohio.org
