Virtus Requirements
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There are Archdiocesan requirements for any volunteer having either regular or unsupervised interaction with children, youth, or vulnerable adults.
What's Expected?- New Volunteer Instructions and Application - complete and return to the office.
- Background Checks are mandatory and required rechecks are performed every 3 years.
- Training Videos: Protecting God's Children, Code of Conduct, Suspected Abuse Reporting, Keeping the Promise Alive, etc.
- Recertification of VIRTUS is required every 3 years. This is completed by logging into your Virtus account and viewing the training videos. The live Virtus session is one time only.
Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis:
The Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment (OMSSE) oversees the Office of Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY). The Director of OMSSE reports to the Archbishop. For more information on safe environment visit the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Website: www.safe-environment.archspm.org
Archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Program at 651-291-4514 or 651-291-4475
United States Council of Catholic Bishops:
Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth
The USCCB Charter is available for further reading on their website:
https://www.usccb.org/resources/charter-protection- children-and-young-people
Contact the school office at 952-652-6100 or Amy Lemke at amyl@holycrossschool.netwith questions regarding completing these requirements.