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      • St. Joseph the Worker
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      • Contemplative Prayer
    • Ways to Pray
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      • Divine Mercy
      • St. Michael Prayer
      • For Healthcare Workers
      • Prayer for Families
      • Litany of Trust
      • Spirituality & Fitness
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  • Worship
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      • Baptism
      • Holy Communion
      • Confession
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      • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
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      • Lector
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      • Sacristans
      • Ushers
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      • Contemplative Prayer
      • Meditation
      • Scripture Study & Reflection
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    • Young Adults
      • Young Adults
      • Venite
      • Theology On Tap
    • High School
      • St. Joseph Youth Ministry
    • Confirmation (7-8)
      • Confirmation 2021 Sources
      • Forms and Documents
      • About Confirmation
      • Teacher Resources
      • Confirmation Registration
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      • Religious Ed (K-6)
      • RE Calendar
      • RE Parent Permission Form
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  • Protecting God's Children

    • Background Checks

      Increased Safety

      The Diocese of Joliet Office of Child and Youth Protection has upgraded it's background check process from once every 5 years to a quarterly update for each volunteer.

      New & existing volunteers

      • We are asking our volunteers to consider a donation* to offset price increase (from $2.50 to $18/pp)
      • We have historically covered this cost but with 100's of volunteers the financial impact will be significant

      * All donations are fully tax-deductible and greatly appreciated!

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  • New Volunteers

    • Step: A

      For those who have an existing Virtus account or pre-registered... for a live session after March 11, 2020:  DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. 
      If you have not pre-registered move to STEP: B

      • Go to www.virtusonline.org
      • Log into your account
      • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete all requirements

       * This training takes 90 minutes and must be completed in one sitting.  Failure to complete the training will require you to start over from the beginning.

    • Registration Instructions
      Registration Instructions Screen-by-Screen details for PGC On-line Training registration
    • Step: B

      Set up a Virtus account:

      • Go to www.virtusonline.org
      • Click on FIRST-TIME REGISTRANT
      • Follow the on screen instructions to complete your Online Training, Background Check and Diocesan Policies & Standards

      If needed, click "Registration Instructions" on this page for screen-by-screen details when registering.  After finishing this process email Kelly Aguayo, our PGC Administrator (kaguayo@sjpdg.org), that you have completed your requirements.

  • already been trained but need to update

    • Find your best Option to proceed.

    • Have Account

      If you are already registered with Virtus... DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.   If  having trouble accessing your account click "I Need Login Help" for assistance.

      If you know your VIRTUS ID & Password:

      • Go to www.virtusonline.org
      • Log into your account
      • Follow all update prompts listed

      If you do not have a Virtus account move to "Create Account" . 
    • CREATE ACCOUNT

      Before creating a new account PLEASE BE SURE you are not already registered.  This will create confusion for you and your parish or organization. Scroll to "I'm Not Sure" if you are uncertain.

      If you are certain you do not have a Virtus account go to www.virtus.org and:

      • In the left margin Click "FIRST-TIME REGISTRANT"
      • Then Click, "Begin the registration process"

      Follow the prompts from there to create your Virtus account.
       

    • I'm Not Sure

      If you are not sure whether you have an account, DO NOT REGISTER FOR A NEW ONE!

      If you can't remember your User ID or whether you've created an account, go here. If you can't remember your password, go here.

      • If you found your account follow the "Login to Virtus" instructions
      • If you don't have an account  follow the "FIRTS-TIME REGISTRANT" instructions.

      If you have additional questions click the link below for VIRTUS Helpdesk Support / FAQ's or see additional Contacts at the bottom of this page.
       

      Helpdesk Support / FAQ's

    • Reporting Sexual Abuse

      Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1.800.25ABUSE (1.800.252.2873) or local police.

      The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a  cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Pates and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report  to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at 815.263.6467. 

    • covid-19 update

      All at the Diocese are working diligently to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  One way to support the social distancing efforts is to alter the training format for the Protecting God’s Children workshop. 

      Beginning immediately, training is available on-line.  This will remain in effect until further notice. This is a temporary precaution.  We will re-evaluate the needs moving forward.  All live sessions during this period are cancelled. 

       


    • Instructions below are
      Pre-COVID

      Please follow instructions above until further notice

      (Updated August 4, 2021)

    • What to do

      Out of concern for the safety and well-being of your children, ALL adult volunteers are required to complete the following (see links below to accompanying documentation):

      1. Participate in the workshop, Click the "Register Online" bar below
      2. Complete a Background Release, updating every five years 
      3. Read the Diocesan Pastoral Policies and Standards
      4. Complete the Acknowledgement form

      Return the following in a sealed envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to our PGC Coordinator, Kelly Aguayo (see contact info below) via standard mail, school mail or email:

      1. Certificate of Completion from training class
      2. Completed and signed Background Release
      3. Completed and signed Acknowledgement form

    • PGC Documents

      • Protecting God's Children Background Release
      • Protecting God's Children Diocese Policies & Standards 2014
      • Protecting God's Children Acknowledgement Form
      • Protecting God's Children Minors Form (for volunteers under 18yo)
      • VIRTUS Online Registration Instructions
    • Minor Volunteers

      Volunteers who are minors need to complete the ‘minors’ form below

    • Determine Your Volunteer's Status

      • Volunteer Eligibility Form
    • Contact

      • VIRTUS Online
        helpdeskvirtus.org
      • PGC - Diocese of Joliet
        SafeEnvironmentdioceseofjoliet.org
      • Kelly Aguayo
        Kelly Aguayo
        Protecting God's Children Administrator
        630-964-0216 x1204
        kaguayosjpdg.org
  • VIRTUS Training Classes

    • Additional training dates/times

      Need to take the training but our current date at St. Joseph's doesn't fit your schedule?  Click Here or the "Register Online" bar below to find a comprehensive listing of upcoming classes in the Joliet Diocese.

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