Diocese of Lafayette - Safe Environment Training Recertification (Second Time Online Users Only)

As part of the ongoing mission of the safety of our children here in the Diocese of Lafayette, the following information is provided to demonstrate how to access the online recertification training -- Protecting God's Children Online Awareness Training.

Only those individuals who have completed INITIAL training are eligible for this recertification.

Important Reminder:  Please review the Diocesan Code of Professional Conduct and Reporting Procedures (click on the link to open the Procedure in a new window).

Steps to access the Protecting God's Children Online Awareness Training:

1. Go to www.virtus.org (Click link to open in a new window).
2. Select in red "Need login information" and reset your user ID and Password.
3. Log in using your new login information.
4. Virtus will then prompt you to the "Home" page that shows "Current training" and the option to choose "Protecting God's Children Online Training" (current year).  This will take you to the online training session.  Please allow 45 minutes to an hour to complete.

When you are logged into the system, you have the ability to change your account information by clicking on "Update My Account".

For further assistance, please go to www.virtus.org and click on "Help", then click on "VIRTUS Online Help Desk" to send a message to VIRTUS, or you can call 888-847-8870. You can also contact the Safe Environment Coordinator at your local church parish or school.