What is the VIRTUS Training Program?

The VIRTUS training "Protecting All God's Children" program is designed to increase one's knowledge and awareness of child sexual abuse and how one can help prevent the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults and to implement the proper response when abuse may be indicated.

Who is Required to Sign Up for this Program?

Volunteers who like to minister to or work with minor children and vulnerable adults must attend one of the VIRTUS Training program sessions and are required to read monthly bulletins at the VIRTUS Online website.

List of ministries within the Parish that require training:

• Catechist (teacher) 
• Teacher's Aide 
• Children's Liturgy 
• Eucharistic Minister (Church Only) 
• Eucharistic Minister (Homebound, Nursing Homes, Hospital) 
• Altar Server Coordinator 
• K of C Member 
• Choir Member 
• Lector 
• Musician 
• Parent / volunteer
• Parish Council Member 
• Parish Employee (All)
• Youth Ministry 
• Drivers (for Youth)
• To God Be the Glory cast member
• Virtus facilitator

The following steps are required:

Live Training Session:

The first step is to attend a live training session, which is offered at various parishes/schools throughout thePortland Diocese. 

Ongoing Personal Training/Monthly Bulletins:

After the live training session is completed, ongoing training is provided through the VIRTUS Online website. You may be required to read a bulleting once a month depending on the minstry you are volunteering in.

If you are looking to volunteer in one of these mininstries you will need to fill out all the documents listed below (volunteer app, code of ethics, dhhs form and background check). It is important to remember some of these forms need to be renewed every 5 years and when updates are made.

For more information or to sign up for a class contact
Veronica Richards at veronica.richards@portlanddiocese.org