Getting Started Safe Environment Training Program:
- Go to the Diocese of Peoria training hub
- Create a new account by completing all the boxes. This includes address, primary parish and how you participate at your parish or school. If you have questions please contact your parish/school coordinator.
- Your main learning dashboard will show you all of the requirements and optional training curriculums that have been customized for your particular role within the Diocese.
- Click “Start Curriculum” for Safe Environment Training. At the background check section follow these steps:
a) Be sure to fill in the AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK (CANTS) form online. You MUST print completed form and sign it. Electronic signatures are not accepted.
b) Your Background Check Payment selection MUST BE “Paid By User” and the $9.00 processing fee paid with your credit/debt card. - Once the training is finished, please verify your curriculum status on the dashboard is “Completed” and bring your signed AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK (CANTS) form to the elementary school or parish office.
A volunteer has been trained when the online class is completed, the criminal background check results are posted and the CANTS form is submitted for processing. All Safe Environment Training records will be retained at the Peoria Diocese.
Getting Started Vehicle Training Program:
- Go to the Diocese of Peoria training hub.
- Create a new account by completing all the boxes. This includes address, primary parish and how you participate at your parish or school. If you have questions please contact your parish/school coordinator.
- Your main learning dashboard will show you all of the requirements and optional training curriculums that have been customized for your particular role within the Diocese.
- Click “Start Curriculum” for Vehicle Training.
- Once the training is completed, you must access your completion certificate by returning to the training dashboard and clicking “Download Certificate”.
- Bring your Vehicle Training certificate to the parish office. You will also need to complete the Volunteer Driver form and return this form with your certificate to the parish office.
Epiphany Service Hour Program
Current Service Hour Opportunities
Epiphany has many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Check here for updated opportunities!
Why does Epiphany have a service hour program?
- Help fulfill the needs of our events and athletics
- Build a sense of community
What are my Requirements?
- Families with children in grades K-8 are required to participate in this program. The current service hour year is May 1, 2026-April 30, 2027.
- Two-parent households are required to volunteer 15 hours. Single parent households are required to volunteer eight hours. Please record ALL of your hours.
- If a family does not fulfill their service hour requirement, they will be charged $20 per incomplete hour after April 30, 2027.
- To complete service hours while children are present, you must complete Safe Environment Training at https://peoria.cmgconnect.org.
Recording Your Hours
- UPDATE FOR 2026-27 hours: We are currently working on moving our service hour recording to a new system. Please continue to volunteer, but wait to log hours until our new system is ready.
- Families who record at least 150 service hours are eligible for a free Family Athletic pass!
Questions?
Contact schooclub@epiphanyschools.org.