“VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies
best practice program 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."
                                                                 (Virtus.org)

The Protecting God's Children

for Adults Program

Key Points from A Plan to Protect God's Children:

      -We are not helpless to prevent child sexual abuse.
      -We must know the warning signs of a potential abuser in
          order to protect children.
      -We must carefully screen who has access to our children.
      -We can protect our children by closely monitoring all programs.
      -We must be aware of what is happening in the lives of our own children.
      -We must communicate when we have concerns about inappropriate
          behavior or suspected abuse.
      -We can create a safer world for our children when we work together
          as a Catholic community.

In order to register, you must call the rectory - 781-762-6080

2010 Classes will be announced. 

You can also visit the Archdiocesan Website for a listing of programs throughout the Archdiocese at www.bostoncatholic.org/PGCTrainingSchedule.aspx?pid=1472
 

Any volunteers or teachers that work with children at St. Catherine's
must take VIRTUS  training  before they can volunteer or teach.
If you volunteer/teach at St. Catherine's, you can take the
VIRTUS program at another parish.

You only have to take the VIRTUS program once but you
must always keep your online training updated.
It is located at:

http://www.virtus.org/virtus/

Also, if you need to take the session at another location,
please visit here for listings in the area
(Make sure to choose the Archdiocese of Boston option).