What are the VIRTUS ^®  programs?

VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church.

Who created the VIRTUS programs?

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. (National Catholic) created the programs. Monsignor Kevin McCoy, past board chairman of National Catholic, asked whether child sexual abuse could be prevented and, if so, how? In March of 1998, National Catholic invited prominent national experts—experts in many disciplines—to discuss these questions at a forum in Washington, D.C. From those discussions, the initiative for the VIRTUS programs was created. The National Catholic Board of Directors selected an Ad Hoc Committee to oversee development of the programs. The Ad Hoc Committee was assisted by a steering committee of nationally known experts and program and service providers.

Link to Website:  http://www.virtus.org

We offer VIRTUS Training at St. Catherine of Siena Parish for anyone in our parish and the surrounding area within the Diocese of Trenton who will be working with or around children.  Whether you are a volunteer or a paid employee of the Diocese...if you work or are required to be around minor children you MUST attend a VIRTUS Training Session and complete the requirements for fingerprinting and security background checks.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 

For more information regarding VIRTUS please contact our certified VIRTUS Instructor:  Deacon Dan Sakowski at deacondan@sienachurch.org

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