As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese, it is our responsibility and commitment to provide a safe and nurturing environment. For New Volunteers (Must be a parishioner for at least six months):-Complete the Diocese of Dallas Screening Form through Virtus online. -Attend an initial, in-person Safe Environment training session. -Consent to a criminal background check. -Provide three personal references, name, address, phone number, and email (No Family Members) IMPORTANT: THEY WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL For Returning Volunteers: The Safe Environment training will continue to be required yearly. To renew safe environment trainings at the new site, please visit VIRTUSOnline.org. All renewing volunteers will be completing "Protecting God's Children 4.0". A new renewal video will be assigned starting, August 1, 2026. Virtus login User ID's should be the volunteer's email address. Select "I NEED LOGIN HELP" to have a password reset sent to the volunteer or contact the SEO.Please contact Cindi Brickett at [email protected] for any additional inquiries or if you need help signing into your account. |
Please make sure you register online before you attend class. Registration is different from filling out a screening form. By registering for the class, materials can be ready for you. Please arrive at your class session on time. Anyone who is six (6) minutes late will no longer be eligible for the class and will need to re-register.
Note: You must be a parishioner for six months before volunteering; please register in the office or have your minister leader contact Cindi Brickett at [email protected]