Important Registration Information

You have logged in to the Virtus database for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. In order to best protect minors and vulnerable adults, the Diocese requires a 3-step screening process that is completed and tracked in this database. In order to plan your time accordingly, please allow for 30-45 minutes to complete all three steps. NOTE: write down your new Virtus User ID and Password, once selected. If you are new to volunteering in the Diocese, you are expected to complete the Diocesan Volunteer Application at the location of service.

Step 1: Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) - four part module

Step 2: Virtus Protecting God's Children workshop registration

Step 3: ESR Background Check ( entries need to be made on a computer as iPads are not supported by ESR at this time)

If you are under 18, you will only be required to complete Steps 1 and 2.

Thank you for being a part of the safety net of protection for children, youth and vulnerable adults.
This is a list of upcoming sessions in your area.

Unless otherwise noted all sessions are conducted in English.




  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Rockhurst High School (Kansas City)
9301 State Line Road
When: Tuesday, October 22 through Wednesday, October 23, 2019
8:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This is a private session that will be done over the course of 3 days for our Senior Class at Rockhurst.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Rose of Lima Parish (Savannah)
707 Hall Avenue
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Francis Xavier Parish (St. Joseph)
2618 Seneca Street
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: To be held in the WEST side of the parish center
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Peggy Leone (816-390-4750)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Church of the Holy Martyrs (Kansas City)
7801 Paseo Boulevard
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019
11:30 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in Vietnamese
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Mark Parish (Independence)
3736 S Lee's Summit Road
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
9:45 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 14 of 30
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will be held in Meeting Room 2.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Teresa Academy (Kansas City)
5600 Main Street
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019
11:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: STA Junior Class PGC Training
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of the Presentation Parish (Lee's Summit)
130 NW Murray Rd.
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019
7:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 33 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Training will be in the Mulligan Room. Enter through the church doors on the north side of the building.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Gladstone)
6514 NE Antioch Rd
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 19 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: The address of St. Therese is 7277 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. The training will be held in the Wooldridge center located in the basement of the church. The basement doors are located on the southeast side of the church. We will begin promptly at 1:00 pm. It is necessary for you to attend the entire training. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Becky Kiefer 816-835-3536
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, November 25, 2019
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Workshop to be held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking available in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 0 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This course will be held in the Wooldridge Center, just below the church. Please note that it is not in the school. Park in the lot behind the church.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Gladstone)
6514 NE Antioch Rd
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 39 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: The address of St. Therese is 7277 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. The training will be held in the Wooldridge center located in the basement of the church. The basement doors are located on the southeast side of the church. We will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. It is necessary for you to attend the entire training. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Becky Kiefer 816-835-3536
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, January 27, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building Parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, February 24, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building Parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 0 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Please note that this is an afternoon course. It will be held in the Wooldridge Center, just below the church...not in the school. Park in the lot behind the church.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Gladstone)
6514 NE Antioch Rd
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, March 23, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: The address of St. Therese is 7277 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. The training will be held in the Wooldridge center located in the basement of the church. The basement doors are located on the southeast side of the church. We will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. It is necessary for you to attend the entire training. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Becky Kiefer 816-835-3536
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, April 27, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Gladstone)
6514 NE Antioch Rd
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 38 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This course will be held in the Wooldridge Center, just below the church. Please note that it is not in the school. Park in the lot behind the church.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This course will be held in the Wooldridge Center, just below the church. Please note that it is not in the school. Park in the lot behind the church.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, June 22, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Kansas City)
7207 NW Highway 9
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: The address of St. Therese is 7277 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. The training will be held in the Wooldridge center located in the basement of the church. The basement doors are located on the southeast side of the church. We will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. It is necessary for you to attend the entire training. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Becky Kiefer 816-835-3536
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, July 27, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, August 10, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, September 28, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)
  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Chancery at the Catholic Center (Kansas City)
20 West Ninth Street PO Box 419037
When: Monday, November 16, 2020
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Held in Cardinal Baum room. Free parking in garage located on north side of 9th Street between Baltimore and Main Streets. Park in spots for New York Life Building parking.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Contact: Sherry Huffman (816-714-2394)