Online Registration for NEW USERS – www.virtusonline.org

As of July 1, 2020, all training is completed online due to COVID19 – there are NO live VIRTUS training sessions.

A key to our commitment to promoting safe environments in our parishes, Catholic schools and communities is for all persons in positions of trust in regard to minors and vulnerable adults to fulfill the Enhanced Essential 3 requirements (EE3). The EE3 relates to 1) the Code of Conduct, 2) safe environment training and 3) background checks, with re-credentialing required every three years. Your involvement at your parish or Catholic school as an employee or volunteer who interacts with children, youth or vulnerable adults warrants compliance with the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment requirements.

Total Time Commitment: Approximately 95 minutes
VIRTUS website:  www.virtusonline.org
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1. Volunteer Application: All first time volunteers must complete this application. Print, complete the form and return it to the parish office.
2. Code of Conduct: A person must acknowledge that he or she understands and agrees to the principles and standards outlined in the code of conduct appropriate to his or her employment or ministry.
3. Submitting to a background check. This must be completed prior to beginning employment or volunteer duties. All employees and volunteers submitting to an initial background check must complete a paper copy of the 123b form (click here to print) and return to the parish office. They are also available in the parish office. The background check is run by an archdiocese-approved agency and provides a criminal history. This is an important step to screen out individuals who might present a danger to children and youth.
4. Safe Environment Training – (Effective July 1, 2020) VIRTUS Online Protecting God’s Children 3.0 and Saint Paul-Minneapolis Reporting Suspected Child Abuse is a 75-minute online awareness training that provides information on the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Specific training is included on how to report suspected abuse in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
   1. Read and follow the directions on the website in the order presented. Skipping items, fast-forwarding or backing up may corrupt your account and require you to repeat your assignments.You will:
      Complete each registration field as presented on the screen
      Complete the Code of Conduct
      Complete the Background Check application (SSN is required)
      Complete Safe Environment Training (1 module, approximately 75 minutes)
5. You are not allowed to start volunteering until you get the all-clear from the Volunteer Coordinator. If you want to know your status or have questions, contact Jean Mackey  at 763.864.4364 or jmackey@epiphanymn.org

Re-Credentials for Current Volunteers/Employees

If you previously attended a VIRTUS session, please do not create a new account; you MUST log in using your existing account. If you do not remember your ID/Password, please contact our volunteer coordinator and she will assist you.  Once you log into your account, you will have access to the background recheck, re-training video, and Code of Conduct within the Toolbox tab.

If you need assistance with any of these computer related tasks, please feel free to contact us and we’ll help you through it.

You are not allowed to start volunteering until you get the all-clear from the Volunteer Coordinator. If you want to know your status or have questions, contact Jean Mackey at 763.862.4364 or jmackey@epiphanymn.org For more information on the Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements, visit www.safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3

All teens under the age of 18 working with youth and/or vulnerable adults must fill out a Volunteer Application and the Teen Code of Conduct. Also provide two (2) letters of reference from contacts other than your relatives or have your references fill out the Student Volunteer Character Reference form below. Your group leader may have other forms necessary to be completed prior to start of volunteering.

Volunteer Application
Teen Code of Conduct
Student Volunteer Character Reference Form

To learn more about the Archdiocese Protection of Children and Youth Initiative, visit http://www.archspm.org/departments/pcyi/

Whistle Blower Protection Policy – Reporting Wrongdoing (Please Read)