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Protecting God's Children

Safe Environments

Every child is a gift from God, entrusted to our care. At Holy Family Regional School, protecting the dignity and safety of each student is a sacred responsibility, and it's one we share with the whole Archdiocese of Detroit.

Through the Archdiocese's Safe Environment program, our community is equipped with the knowledge, tools, and support to help prevent harm to young people and vulnerable adults. All parents, students, employees, and volunteers in the Archdiocese of Detroit complete an age-appropriate Safe Environment program. We're grateful to every employee and volunteer who joins us in this commitment to protect the most vulnerable among us.

Requirements for Employees & Volunteers

Before beginning any assigned duties, all Holy Family employees and volunteers must complete the following four steps. Each one is completed through VIRTUS, the online system the Archdiocese of Detroit uses to track Safe Environment compliance.

1

Create or access your VIRTUS account

If you're new to VIRTUS, you'll create an account. If you already have one, simply log in. Step-by-step instructions for both are below.

2

Sign the AOD Code of Conduct

Inside your VIRTUS account, you'll be prompted to read and electronically sign the Archdiocese of Detroit Code of Conduct.

3

Authorize your background check

Within VIRTUS, you'll provide the information needed for a background check and sign the authorization form digitally. Your information is stored securely in VIRTUS.

Employees: every yearVolunteers: every 2 years

4

Complete Protecting God's Children training

Register for and complete the Protecting God's Children / Vulnerable Adults training through your VIRTUS account. Offered online or in person.

Renew every 3 years

New to VIRTUS? Here's How to Register

Setting up your account takes just a few minutes, and the registration process walks you through all four requirements above. Have your basic personal information handy, and follow these steps.

1

Visit the VIRTUS website

Go to VIRTUS Online

2

Start your registration

Select the First-Time Registrant link to begin. From the list of organizations, choose Detroit, MI (Archdiocese).

3

Create your username and password

Both are case sensitive, so jot them down exactly as you typed them, including any capital letters.

4

Enter your personal information

This includes details needed for your background check authorization, such as date of birth, gender, and race/ethnicity.

5

Select your location and role

Choose Holy Family Regional School as the place where you work or volunteer. Then select your role(s) and enter your title or a short description of what you do. You'll also be asked whether you serve at any other locations.

6

Answer a few questions about your service

Let us know whether your role involves contact with minors and/or vulnerable adults, and whether you supervise others.

7

Sign the Code of Conduct

Read and digitally sign the Archdiocese of Detroit Code of Conduct.

8

Complete your background check authorization

Answer the State of Michigan residency questions and sign. Then read the background check information, review the authorization form, and sign it electronically.

9

Register for training

Indicate whether you've already attended a Protecting God's Children session. If not, select the training session you'd like to attend and click Continue to finish your registration.

Already Have a VIRTUS Account? Here's How to Get Back In

No worries, it happens to all of us! If you've registered with VIRTUS before but can't remember your login, you can recover it in just a few steps.

1

Visit the VIRTUS website

Go to VIRTUS Online

2

Select "Need Login Information"

You'll find this link on the VIRTUS homepage.

3

Follow the prompts

Reset your password or recover your username by following the steps on screen.

Still having trouble?

We're happy to help. Email VirtusAdmin@holyfam.org and we'll help you get access to your account.

Thank you for helping us keep Holy Family a safe, faith-filled home where every child can grow in God's love.