The Archdiocese of Washington requires all employees and volunteers that have contact with children must complete the requirements of the Child Protection policy.
The requirements include on-line registration, completion of an application, fingerprinting and background check, as well as attendance at the Protecting God's Children workshop.
Below are step-by-step instructions for completing the necessary requirements:
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Register for an account at www.virtus.org. At this time, sign up for a date to attend the Virtus training (Protecting God's Children for Adults). |
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Down load, print, and fill out theVolunteer Application (also can be picked up at the school) |
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Return the completed Volunteer Application to the school, Attn: Child Protection Coordinator |
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Receive the Authorization for fingerprint card, along with instructions. (You must have completed the Volunteer Application and already created a Virtus account) |
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Call the Office of Employee & Volunteer Services to set up an appointment for fingerprinting. (301-853-5363) |
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Arrive at your Fingerprinting appointment with the following:
1 - Authorization Form,
2 - Check or Money Order for $36 payable to CJIS.
3 - Valid Photo ID (driver license ok)
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Return the Fingerprint Receipt to the school, Attn: Child Protection Coordinator. |
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Attend the previously scheduled Virtus training session. (Training may be attended before or after fingerprinting.) |
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Provide the Child Protection Coordinator at the school with:
- The last page of the Child Protection Policy booklet received at your training session. The last page has a Volunteer section that must be filled out and returned to the school.
- The Original Virtus Training Certificate
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Virtus
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- Protecting Our Children |
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