2010-2011 Catechist Registration Form
Please note that in addition to completing the registration form, ALL catechists need to comply
with ALL bullet points below prior to beginning this ministry. click here to print form and complete
VIRTUS TRAINING...
What is Virtus?
Virtus is a program that strives to promote awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse. Every catechist and volunteer working with children and teens is required to complete a three hour training session. To register and for more infomation on training sessions, click on the link below. http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=18958&theme=0
After attending the training your Virtus account will be activated by the Office for the Protection of Children and you'll be assigned monthly training bulletins as part of ongoing education and awareness on how to protect children.
Upcoming Virtus Training Sessions at Holy Family:
September 2, 2010...6:30-9:30pm
September 11, 2010...12:30-3:30pm
Nursery is available, however RSPV is required 10 days prior to session.
Please call 847-907-3422 and leave a detailed message (including child's name and age).
Archdiocese of Chicago Background Checks
Every catechist and volunteer working with children and teens must agree to complete an online national background check click here. For instructions on how to complete the background checkclick here.
State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
For additional information about the State of Illinois child abuse and neglect system, click on this link:
CANTS (Child Abuse Neglect Tracking System).Please return this form to Debbie Maffesoli, Site Administrator at Holy Family, so that we may keep a copy on file for you - she will forward to IL - DCFS. Archdiocese of Chicago, Code of Conduct for Children The Archdiocese of Chicago has published a Code of Conduct for Church Personnel, that applies to all volunteers who work with children and teens. To read and print a copy of this document, click here. Please return signed page to the Faith Office once completed. Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Information and requirementsclick here
