SAFE HAVEN replaced VIRTUS - Complete the training here

Parents and other adults who serve in ministries that involve youth are now required to be certified under the “Safe Haven” program, which has replaced the previous VIRTUS Safe Environment program for the Diocese of Knoxville. All adult volunteers who are in contact with youth, including those who have already been VIRTUS-certified, must complete this new program prior to serving. The registration and training is available to everyone online at your convenience (allow 2 hours). 

Safe Haven Program Summary for the Diocese of Knoxville - please READ
Safe Haven Volunteer Instructions and Online Training - please COMPLETE

Clarifications:  

• Everyone accessing this program for the first time will need to set up a new account for yourself; the diocese has not set up accounts for anyone.
• If this is the first time you are seeking certification for your ministry at the Basilica, you must complete the Background Check module of the training to be certified. Otherwise, please omit this step, and the parish office will contact you if you need a new background check. A new background check is required for volunteers every five years. 
• Clergy, employees, and volunteers who have financial responsibility should complete a separate training module sent to them by the Diocese of Knoxville or Marina Delaney in the parish office.