Volunteer Compliance Requirements

All volunteers must complete the following requirements set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago to be in compliance with the Archdiocesan mission to protect children and young people.  Please email Marilyn Williamson at [email protected] if you have any questions.

All must be completed to volunteer with youth and/or vulnerable adults at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

VIRTUS/Protecting God's Children/Keeping the Promise Alive/Vulnerable Adult Training
Complete online Virtus trainings. Please make sure you follow all prompts to complete all background checks and trainings. If there are any RED boxes that are outdate, please update them. There are monthly bulletins emailed that you must stay up to date on. If you are working with vulnerable adults, you must complete the Vulnerable Adult Training online training. This replaces PGC.
Link to instructions
Link to VIRTUS website


CANTS 689 Form
This is an annual form that requires renewal after July 1st. Please print the form, sign it, and turn it in to the Parish Office.
Link to downloadable form


Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior Form (Formerly Code of Conduct) 
This is an annual form that requires renewal after July 1st. Please print the form, sign it, and turn it in to the Parish Office.
Link to downloadable form


Mandated Reporter Training
Please print the certificate you receive at the end of the training and turn it in to the Parish Office. The certificate for this training is good for three years.
Link to instructions
Link to Mandated Reporter Training


CANTS 22 Form
This is an annual form that requires renewal after July 1st. Please print the form, sign it, and turn it in to the Parish Office.
Link to downloadable form