Protecting God’s Children is the mandatory child protection training for all  employees and volunteers in the Archdiocese of Washington who have substantial contact with children. Parents, friends, and family members may not volunteer in a close capacity with children at St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School without completing the training program. 

VIRTUS training is highly encouraged as it educates parents on how to protect their child as well as increases opportunities for parents to volunteer or complete parent volunteer hours. This is a one-time investment of 4 hours that allows you to work with children in the Archdiocese of Washington for many years.

To Become Child Protection Compliant (VIRTUS trained)

1. Open and create a Virtus account by clicking HERE.

2. Schedule an appointment with, Ms. Alejandra Velasquez, to fill out an application. Please bring two forms of ID (at least one must be photo ID).

3. Sign-up for a VIRTUS training session by clicking HERE.

4. Within 60 days of completing the VIRTUS class, schedule a fingerprinting appointment with an approved agency. Once you complete your appointment with Ms. Pagan, you will get a document with the ADW Authorization number for fingerprinting. Bring the authorization form (click HERE for a copy) with you and two forms of ID (at least one must be photo ID) to your appointment. For a listing of fingerprinting locations, please click HERE.