VIRTUS

Volunteer At St. Ignatius–Child and Youth Protection Policy

For the safety of our children and youth, all employees, adult volunteers, and youth volunteers, are required to register with VIRTUS (ages 18+) or Worthy of the Call (ages 14-17) before volunteer service can begin.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore joins more than ninety dioceses using VIRTUS as a training and compliance management system supporting our commitment to an environment of safe ministry to children and youth. All archdiocesan parishes and Catholic schools use VIRTUS training customized to archdiocesan policies and to Maryland law.

Volunteer With Substantial Contact With Children

[Adults (18 and over)]

All adult volunteers WITH substantial contact with children must register with VIRTUS which includes:

Click on link below and enter contact information and function (catechist, Vacation Bible School, usher, choir, altar server, KoC, Ladies Auxiliary, Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Hospitality, Youth Service Trips & Retreats…) – IMPORTANT: Register with Baltimore (Archdiocese) and not St. Ignatius Loyola Academy-Baltimore
Review the Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
Review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel
Submit information for a background history screening through ClearStar
Provide three references
Complete online training

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Volunteer Without Substantial Contact With Children

[Adults (18 and over)]

All adult volunteers WITHOUT substantial contact with children must register with VIRTUS:

Go to www.virtusonline.org and enter contact information and function (lector, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, greeter, cross bearer, Holy Dustbuster, parking crew, Mary’s Garden, plant sale…) – IMPORTANT: Register with Baltimore (Archdiocese) and not St. Ignatius Loyola Academy-Baltimore
Review the Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
Review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel

Worthy of the Call

[Youth Volunteer (ages 14-17 years)]

Worthy of the Call training is not available online. This training is held at the parish and stays in effect until the volunteer turns 18 years old. If your child is interested in volunteering, please complete the Application Form and email or submit a paper copy to the Screening Coordinator to schedule training.

All youth volunteers must:

Complete the Application Form signed by the youth and a parent/guardian
Include 3 references
Review the Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
Review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel
Complete the youth safe environment training Worthy of the Call at the parish