ASP Teen Application

We, the ASP 2021 teen and guardian(s), understand that being a member of ASP 2021 is making a commitment of time and money to the ministry and its other members.

Like any high school sport, club, or activity, participants are required to attend practices or meetings. That way, the participants will get the most out of their sport, club, or activity. In a very real way, St. Marcelline ASP is just like that! St. Marcelline ASP Group Members need to be present to support one another. We are building a team that will work together to make homes warmer, safer and drier.

This schedule is made 1 year in advance and must take priority over outside activities that may arise the week before. The events that should take priority are meetings and activities, but especially the weekend retreat and “Labor Day.”

The Importance of the Retreat:

The retreat is a crucial time for the teens and adults of St. Marcelline ASP to get to know each other on a deeper level. Any returning teen can tell you the significance of the concentrated time together that comes from the weekend away.

The Importance of “Labor Day”:

Our “Labor Day” is Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and it is a day dedicated to learning and enhancing the teens’ construction skills.

If you have a scheduling conflict, you must contact Howard Grossman to work out a solution, though that solution may be that the teen can no longer continue with the ministry.

By signing below, I understand the entirety of the above statement and I’m making a commitment to ASP 2021.

St. Marcelline ASP 2021

Things You Need to Know

• Space for new teens is limited. The sooner you turn in your completed application and $200.00 Commitment fee, the better your chances of becoming a member of the group. (Applications will not be accepted without the commitment fee.)

 

• The expense of this ministry is shared equally by all the members participating, both teens and adults. Your share of that cost this year is $800 paid in accordance with the Fees and Payment Schedule
  • Note: Because of last year's trip cancellation due to COVID-19, we will not be selling raffle tickets. Raffle ticket sales are expected to continue for ASP 2022.  

 

• Good communication between participants of the ASP Group is essential. If you do not answer calls, text messages or respond to emails in a timely fashion, you may not be able to continue with this ministry. Everyone is busy. Effective communication will ease the burden on all of us.

 

• Meetings are an important time for participants to get to know one another, to learn about the culture of Appalachia, to learn about poverty and to reflect upon how this experience is transforming your life.  All meetings, events, retreat and “Labor Day” are already scheduled. Please refer to the St. Marcelline ASP 2021 Schedule. The meetings, activities, retreat and “Labor Day” are mandatory. Missing any portion of these events may jeopardize your participation in this ministry. ASP is a relationship ministry; if you are not present, people are missing out on an opportunity to develop a relationship with you, which is necessary for the success of ASP2021.

 

• If you are unable to continue with this ministry, money paid by you or your immediate family will be refunded less the amount spent by the St. Marcelline ASP Group on your behalf. Money donated to the St. Marcelline ASP Group on your behalf by other parties will not be refunded.

 

• The adults involved in this ministry are not doing it to be disciplinarians. Teens are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and appropriately at all times, realizing their behavior not only reflects upon them and their family but also reflects upon the St. Marcelline ASP Group and the rest of the Appalachia Service Project. It takes a mature and responsible person to do ASP to maximize their experience.

 

• While St. Marcelline ASP is a Catholic ministry, membership is not limited to parishioners of St. Marcelline or members of the Catholic faith. The only requirement is to believe that “safe, sanitary housing is a basic human right.”

Please sign below to acknowledge your understanding of the commitment you are making to participate in St. Marcelline ASP 2021.

St. Marcelline ASP Group 2021

Fees and Payment Schedule 

The St. Marcelline ASP Group is a self-funded ministry. It is necessary for each participant to pay their share of the group’s expense. It is understood that things come up from time to time and it may not be possible to make a payment on time. If that is the case, please let Howard know. Otherwise, please make your payments on time.

The total cost for an individual to participate in ASP this year is $800. 

• Note: Because of last year's trip cancellation due to COVID-19, we will not be selling raffle tickets. Raffle ticket sales are expected to continue for ASP 2022.

Every member of our St. Marcelline ASP Group, teens and adults, pay a fee of $800. $200 is due with this application. The balance of the fees, $600, may be paid in several ways. 

1. Check (made payable to St. Marcelline ASP) or cash in the amount of $100 turned in at each of the meetings listed below. 
   • October 4, 2020
   • November 1, 2020
   • December 13, 2020
   • January 17, 2021
   • February 7, 2021
   • March 7, 2021
2. Payment plan set up monthly via Give Central (found on the St. Marcelline website) 
3. Online payment made each month via St. Marcelline ASP website (fees and donations page) 

In any case, the fees must be paid in full by May 2, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns about establishing a payment plan, please contact Howard Grossman, Youth Minister, by phone 847-524-9484 or email hgrossman@stmarcelline.com

By not fulfilling your obligation to pay your share of the group’s expense, you are creating a financial burden for the rest of the group. If you want to participate with ASP but need a different payment schedule, please contact Howard Grossman, Youth Minister, who will make satisfactory arrangements with you. 

If a participant cannot continue with this ministry, the money paid will be refunded less the amount already spent on behalf of the individual. Money paid only refers to money paid by the individual or the individuals’ immediate family. Money donated to ASP on behalf of the individual will stay within the ministry.

The Catholic Bishop of Chicago (CBC) and St. Marcelline Catholic Church are committed to conducting programs and activities in the safest manner possible and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participants and parents registering their child in these programs must recognize there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in these activities including athletics. The CBC and St. Marcelline insists the participants follow safety rules and instruction designed to protect the safety of the participants and attendees.

Please recognize that the CBC and St. Marcelline does not carry medical insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost would make program fees prohibitive. Each person registering themselves or a family member for a program/activity should review their own health insurance policy for coverage. The absence of health insurance coverage does not make the CBC or St. Marcelline responsible for payment of medical expenses. 

I recognize and acknowledge there are risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries (including death), damages, or loss which I or my minor child may sustain as a result of participating in activities connected with this program. If I am responsible for the transportation of my child to and from the event, the use of my personal automobile to transport participants or attendees is not sanctioned by the CBC or St. Marcelline and is my voluntary undertaking. If an Adult Volunteer Driver transports my child to and from an event, it is my understanding that the adult driver has submitted to a background check and has taken Virtus Training. In either case, it is understood and acknowledged by the adult driver that their automobile insurance is primary; the driver will understand and comply with the rules and regulations of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code; the driver understands and will comply with Federal, State and local laws. During the event(s) and to and from the event(s) the driver will not engage in any inappropriate behavior or activity. 

On behalf of myself or child/ward, I will indemnify the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a Corporation Sole and

St. Marcelline Catholic Church from claims resulting from injuries, (including death), damages and losses sustained by me or my minor child/ward or arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. 

In the event of an emergency, I authorize the CBC or St. Marcelline Catholic Church officials to secure from a hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for minor child’s immediate care and agree I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered. I have read and fully understand the above program details.

 

After submitting this form, there will be a link to the Fees and Donations page on St. Marcelline ASP's website where you can make your first payment ($200).