I hereby grant permission for my minor Child to participate in any and all activities associated with HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY facilitated by HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (the “Parish”), whether on Parish premises or at off-site locations from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (collectively, the “Activities”).  In consideration of the opportunity for my Child to participate in the Activities, I knowingly and voluntarily on behalf of myself and my Child do hereby agree to forever RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY  HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH   and the Archdiocese of Baltimore and each of its affiliate organizations, agents, governing board, departments, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, officials, representatives, agents, insurers, students, and other participants in the Activities (collectively, the “Archdiocese of Baltimore”) to the fullest extent permitted by law from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action, including claims of negligence, arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, or injury (including illness or death) sustained in connection with or arising out of my participation in the Activities, including any and all actions taken by the Parish or the Archdiocese of Baltimore pursuant to this Permission & Release Agreement. 

 By checking the box below, I understand and acknowledge that my Child’s participation in the Activities may involve risk of minor or serious injury, including illness, permanent disability, death, and/or economic losses that may result from my Child’s actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others, and the inherent risks of the Activities.  I further understand and acknowledge that the Activities may involve outdoor activities, including but not limited to exposure to sun and other elements, and changing environmental conditions due to inclement weather, lightning, wind, or temperature.  I fully understand, appreciate, and hereby assume all such known and unknown dangers and risks related to my Child’s participation on behalf of my Child and I voluntarily elect to allow my Child to participate in the Activities. 

             I understand that my Child’s participation in the Activities may require a minimum level of fitness for safe participation, and the Parish and the Archdiocese of Baltimore do not screen, medically or otherwise, individuals that participate in the Activities.  I acknowledge that it is my sole responsibility to make certain that my Child is physically fit and healthy enough to participate in the Activities.  By allowing my Child to participate in the Activities, I confirm that my Child does not have an elevated temperature and has not otherwise exhibited any symptoms related to COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In the case of a health emergency or need of urgent healthcare, after a reasonable effort has been made to contact me and any below-named emergency contact(s) (or if the urgency of the circumstances does not allow for an attempt to contact me or any below-named emergency contact(s)), I authorize and consent to any medical care deemed necessary for my Child’s health and safety during the Activities.