Archdiocesan Guidelines and Parish Requirements

There are numerous volunteer opportunities at our parish.  To assure the safety and protection of our children, we require that any volunteer working in the school or parish comply with guidelines established by the Archdiocese Office of Protection of Children and Youth. Every parish and school employee has completed these requirements. All volunteers are also required to comply with the following:

Online Background Screening eApps
Every volunteer working with children must complete an online background check. To access the background check page, please visit www.virtus.org

Safe Environment Training — Virtus Training
Virtus is a specialized training program designed to alert adults to the dangers and red flags of child sexual abuse. The workshop explains what to look for in a sexual predator and ways to protect children against sexual abuse. Every volunteer at the school and parish is required to complete a three-hour training session which is offered at many sites throughout the archdiocese, including St. Raymond. After completing the training, you will receive electronic bulletins monthly to read and complete.  To register for training visit  www.virtus.org.

Archdiocese Standard of Behavior
All volunteers must review and sign the Archdiocese Standard of Behavior. This document will be assigned to you when you create your Virtus account and replaces the former Code of Conduct. This document utilizes an online signature process.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ (CANTS) Form
All volunteers who work in the school and parish must complete the Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System form.  For information about the State of Illinois child abuse and neglect system, visit www.archchicago.org.  Scroll down to Protecting Children and select Compliance for Clergy, Employees, and Volunteers.  Return the completed form to the parish office.  The original is sent to the Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services and a copy is retained by the school.  The form may also be downloaded here CANTS689 and returned to the parish office. TO BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY.

Questions, please contact the parish office 847 253 8600.