Guidelines & Procedures for Ethics & Integrity in Ministry

All volunteers with the Gabriel Project must be certified according to the diocesan Code of Conduct for Church personnel.

Church Personnel Certification Process Certification for New Church Personnel (First-Time Employees/Volunteers)

Step 1: Go to the VIRTUS portal at https://diotyl.org/virtus and create an account. You will provide required contact information and select the primary location (parish/school) where you work or volunteer.

Step 2: You will read and commit to the diocesan Code of Conduct for Church Personnel.

Step 3: You will select a facilitated training session to attend within the first 60 days of ministry.

Step 4: Click the link provided to complete the background check process with Integrated Screening Partners. You must agree to and complete all steps.

Step 5: Attend the facilitated training session you selected in Step 3. Be sure to sign-in on the registration sheet when you arrive.

Step 6 (Optional): For those who will begin employment/ministry prior to attending the facilitated training session, an awareness video presentation is required. This will be selected during the registration process.

Recertification for Current Church Personnel (Current Employees/Volunteers)

60 days prior to the expiration of your CPC, you will receive e-mails from VIRTUS prompting you to complete this process.

Step 1: Log-in to the VIRTUS portal at https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ and update your contact information.

Step 2: You will read and re-commit to the diocesan Code of Conduct for Church Personnel.

Step 3: You will select a facilitated training session to attend.

Step 4: Click the link provided to complete the background check process with Integrated Screening Partners. You must agree to and complete all steps.

Step 5: Attend the facilitated training session you selected in Step 3. Be sure to sign-in on the registration sheet when you arrive.

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