VIRTUS
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People requires that all employees and volunteers in a parish be trained and screened if they have contact with or minister to children. The Program is called VIRTUS.
The VIRTUS program was developed by the Catholic Council of Bishops to ensure safe environments for children and youth in all parishes, schools, and diocesan programs. The training educates clergy, staff, and volunteers on how to create safe environments for children. It includes several steps: Protecting God’s Children class, completing On-Line background check, completing CANTS form, and completing Code of Conduct form.
This is required for the trip for all adults 18 and over because we may be in contact with children on the Reservation.