New Adult Ministry Partner Registration

Total Time Commitment: Set aside approximately 95 minutes to complete all tasks in one sitting:

• Code of Conduct
• Background Check
• Training

• If you previously created a VIRTUS account in this Archdiocese, do not create an additional/new account.
• If you are unable to access an existing VIRTUS account, contact your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].
• Do not contact VIRTUS to transfer or activate an account.
• To retrieve or reset your login information, click I NEED LOGIN HELP on the VIRTUS home page.
• Ministry partners may not begin service until approved by your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].

Technical Requirements:
You will encounter problems if you fail to follow these requirements!

• Do not use a cell phone, iPad, or tablet. Use Chrome web browser from a computer.
• Do not log in on multiple devices. If you changed devices, log out completely and restart the first device.
• Allow pop-ups on your web browser.
• Do not close tabs until instructed.
• Do not use the “page back” or “page forward” buttons on the web browser.
• Only use the buttons on the screens, such as “Continue”, “Next”, Previous”.
• Fast-Forwarding the training module will cause the module to lock up and force you to start over.
• Enable Adobe Flash Player and JavaScript.
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Instructions:

• Go to the VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org
• Click First Time Registrant
• Click Begin the Registration Process
• • ! Select Your Organization: Carefully choose St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN (Archdiocese)
  • ! Enter your full legal name. Do not use punctuation.
  • ! Primary Location: If your location is a school, select the location with School in the title.
  • ! Carefully read and follow the instructions on the website in the order presented.

1) Complete the Code of Conduct.

2) Complete the Background Check application.

• • The application will open in the McDowell Agency website. (Pop-ups must be enabled)
  • Social Security Number (SSN) is required.
  • Click Submit at the end of each step to proceed.
  • A note will appear on the screen to confirm the application has been successfully submitted.
  • Click Return to VIRTUS to begin your online training module.

3) Complete Safe Environment Training (approximately 75 minutes). (Pop-ups must be enabled)

Confirm that you have completed all requirements with your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].

All of the above requirements must be completed before you serve.

To learn more about the Archdiocese Protection of Children and Youth Initiative, visit http://safe-environment.archspm.org/