Virtus
Requirements

Ann Pendery
Administrative Assistant 
​616-842-1282 ext. 202   apendery@stmarysl.org

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VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS’ CHECKLIST
 
Step 1:

• Sign up for a VIRTUS Class  by visiting the Virtus.com website​

Step 2:

• Sign and return paperwork for a background check

              ~ You may also pick up this form at the school office

View and Print Background Check Form             .

Step 3:

• Attend VIRTUS Class
• Print Certificate of Completion, if possible, and return it to the school or parish (Keep a copy for your records.)
  

 

• Read the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection Children and Young People (18 pages)
  

            ~ You may also pick up this document at the school office   ​

• Read and Sign the Standards of Ministerial Behavior Document (3 pages)
  

            ~ You may also pick up this form at the school office   ​

view the USCCB Charter Document                    .

View and Print Ministerial Behavior Document

Step 4:

•  Once all of these steps are completed and cleared, you will be  able to volunteer within the school and parish community.  Your certification will travel with you to other VIRTUS-  required events.  A criminal background check will be re-run  every five years.