The Archdiocese of Los Angeles uses a program called VIRTUS® to help protect God's Children |
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| VIRTUS® Program |
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Excellence Builds Trust
All paid staff and parish volunteers are required to attend a VIRTUS® Training class.
This class will help you be aware of the following: |
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- Knowing Warning Signs
- Controlling Access
- Monitoring Programs
- Be Aware
- Communicating Concerns
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| Protecting God's Children |
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| Original VIRTUS® Class
This class is 3 hours. Immediately after the class, you will receive a certificate of completion (valid for four years). You are also required to submit a copy of this certificate to the parish office as well as to the head of any ministry in which you volunteer. After your class, you should register with VIRTUS® Online (see link below) as eventually you may be able to complete your recertification online. |
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| Upcoming Classes |
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Protecting Gods Children – This is a 3 hour class to be VIRTUS Certified. You may also take this class to renew your certification in lieu of the 2 hour – Keeping the Promise Alive Class
Please register online at www.virtusonline.org |
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| Keeping the Promise Alive |
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Recertification VIRTUS® Class
This class is available to those who have taken the original class in 2006 (as they will expire on December 31, 2010). This class lasts about 1 1/2 hours. You will receive a certificate of completion (valid for three years), and you are also required to submit a copy to the parish office as well as to the head of any ministry in which you volunteer. If you took the original class prior to 2006, your certificate has expired, and you'll need to retake the Original VIRTUS® Class again. |
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| To find an upcoming VIRTUS® Class in our Area |
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- Go to: www.virtusonline.com
- Select "registration" on the left side of screen
- Select "view list of sessions"
- Select "Los Angeles/ San Pedro" location
This will take you to all the upcoming Virtus® Classes offered in our area.
It will also give you the phone number to register for the class. |
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| To register after taking the Original VIRTUS® Class |
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| After you have taken the original Virtus® Class, you should go to virtusonline to register. By registering, you will be notified of all updates to the program (including the availability of taking the Virtus Refresher Class online when available). |
- Go to: www.virtusonline.com
- Select "registration" on the left side of screen
- Select "begin the registration process"
- Follow information on screen to input your information
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| Additional Information: |
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| Master List of Certificates on File at St. James Parish Office |
(Click for list updated monthly and password protected) |
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| St. James Safeguard the Children Committee (click here) |
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| Fingerprinting Schedule |
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All paid staff as well as Parish Volunteers (age 18 or over)
who work directly with or around our youth are required to be fingerprinted.
You can pull up the following schedule or call the Parish Office for alternate options. |
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| • June 2012 Fingerprinting Schedule • |
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| Addtition Links |
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| Virtus®Program |
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| General Questions & Answers |
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| Teaching Touching Safety Program |
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| • Ten Commandments for Internet Safety • |
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Victim Assistance Hotline :(800) 355-2545 |
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Prayer for our Children
Lord, giver of light, and hope,
you have entrusted your children to our care.
We cherish their love and energy for life.
Help us to help them be people of strength, character, and integrity.
Share with us the love that will guide their hearts.
Share with us the courage that will shape their future.
Be the light that guides them -
and us to your glory and goodness. |
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