VIRTUS/Safe Environments
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Upcoming Classes
The following VIRTUS classes have been scheduled. Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to register.
• Protecting God’s Children (Inital Training): Saturday, March 11, 9:00 am-Noon | Main Hall
• Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification):
Wednesday, March 15, 7:00-8:30 pm | Main Hall
Wednesday, April 12, 7:00-8:30 pm | Main Hall
(For those who have taken the VIRTUS class in the last 4 years and need to update their status.)All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers (including Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Lectors, Sacristans and Music Ministry members) who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted and VIRTUS trained.
About the ClassesVIRTUS Training Class – “Protecting God’s Children”: This class is the initial three-hour class to be certified as VIRTUS trained. If you have never taken a VIRTUS class or the time between classes has lapsed past four years, you need to take this class.
VIRTUS Recertification Class – “Keeping the Promise Alive”: This class is for those that have taken the VIRTUS class in the last 4 years and need to update their status.Please check back soon for when the next sessions will be held at St. Luke. If you know that you are not current in VIRTUS, you may take a class being held in the area. Visit www.virtusonline.org.
VIRTUS Certificates/Records: If you have taken a VIRTUS class, please turn in a copy of the certificate to the Pastoral Office so that your attendance is recorded. Classes are only good for four years. You must take a recertification class before the four years expire.
Notice to Visiting ClergyAll invitations to outside clergy to speak or say Mass (weddings, funerals, special celebrations, etc.) must be approved through the Pastoral Office so the pastor is aware of who is being invited on campus. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Download the Notice to Visiting Clergy and Statement of Suitability for more details. (This policy applies to ministries & organizations inviting clergy to St. Luke Parish and clery who wish to attend.)
The Archdiocese and our faith community stand resolute in our commitment to report allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement, support victim-survivors and protect children and the vulnerable.
Please help stop sexual misconduct in our communities by reporting to law enforcement and the Office of Victims Assistance Ministry of the Archdiocese at (800) 355-2545.
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