I/We, the undersigned parent(s) or guardian (s) of the below mentioned child, for myself/ourselves and for my/our child, give permission for my/our child to participate in the above mentioned event sponsored by Saint Matthew Parish on April 5, 2025.

HOLD HARMLESS 

In consideration of the Parish of St. Matthew agreement to allow my/our child to participate in the above mentioned event, and intending to be legally bound, hereby, I/we agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the pastor of said parish and all of its sponsored programs, as well as all of its employees, agents and volunteers, St. Bonaventure School, Saint Bonaventure, All Saints, Holy Spirit, and Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Churches, and also the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Charitable Trust, Most Reverend David A. Zubik, in his capacity as Bishop of the Diocese and as Trustee for the Parish, his successors and legal representatives and agents against any loss from and all claims, demands, and actions at law or on equity that may hereafter at any time be brought by myself/ourselves, my/our child, and anyone on his/her behalf, for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages because of any injury (including death) or property damages sustained by my/our child as a result of, or in any way related to his/her participation in the above mentioned event, or his/her transportation to or from said event.

In the event of any injury or illness to my/our child during his/her participation in said event, I/we hereby give my/our permission for the necessary medical treatment to be given to my/our child.  I/we for myself/ourselves, for my child, my respective heirs, and my/our respective legal representatives, do hereby indemnify and hold harmless any representatives of Saint Matthew Parish, the Catholic Institute of Pittsburgh, or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action of whatever kind and nature for their actions taken pursuant to this authority.

I/we agree that in case of injury to my/our child, I/we will apply my/our hospitalization and /or accident insurance toward payment of the expenses incurred and will not look to the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the Catholic Institute of Pittsburgh, Saint Paul’s Center, Saint Matthew Parish or Saint Bonaventure School for the payment of any costs or injury related costs.