Updated: August 2021

We look forward to seeing more of you at school this year in the capacity of volunteering. Per the Archdiocese of Chicago and the State of Illinois requirements, there are mandatory items that need to be completed before we can have anyone work with children. Therefore, an explanation of the requirements are listed below.

Mrs. Linda Foy is the site administrator for our school, and would be very happy to answer any questions you may have. Please email questions to:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The following is an overview of Protecting God's Children compliance resources:

• Virtus registration account
  All volunteers need to set up a Virtus account. (www.virtus.org)
  
  
• PGC (Protecting God's Children) training
  In the past the Arch only accepted live training, but now they are offering online training.
  
  
• Keeping the Promise Alive
  This is a new requirement for everyone who took PGC training before 2018, and it will be required every 3 years. This is automatically assigned to everyone's Virtus account.
  
  
• CANTS 689 Form
  This is required annually for all volunteers. Please return it to Linda Foy in the UGC office. Do not send it to DCFS.
  
  
• Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior (ASB) 
  This is the old Code of Conduct form. It was assigned by the Arch and users read it and acknowledge it once you log into Virtus.
  
  
• Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) 
  This is another new requirement for all volunteers. It is a state mandated form required for anyone who works with children. You will need to complete an online course that takes about 25 minutes: http://.mr.dcfstraining.org. Once completed, please send a copy to Linda Foy in the UGC Office, and she will record it in your Virtus account.
  
  
• CANTS 22 form
  Mandated reporters will also need to sign acknowledgement that they know they are a mandated reporter.