Safe Environment training sessions are subject to change;so, please always double check by calling the Sacred Heart Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Pilch at
940-723-5288 ext. 109.

Go to this link to set up a profile (or call Lisa in the church office for help) and pre-register for a session:  https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=27402&theme=0 

***PLEASE NOTE:  In order for a safe environment session to take place, there MUST be at least five (5) people pre-registered to attend due to the format of the program.  Spread the word, grab your mask, and join a fellow volunteer minister from Sacred Heart and attend together!  
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The following is a list of upcoming Protecting God's Children (PGC) (initial Virtus program training certification) & Keeping the Promise Alive (KPA) (renewal certification of the original PGC session only--NOT of other former training programs ) safe environment sessions:

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN (PGC) (for initial Virtus certification):

ONLINE ZOOM INTERACTIVE (z_Other location) PGC SESSIONS:
  
*  Aug. 1st, Sat., 9 AM (Zoom)
*  Aug. 12, Wed. morning, 9 AM (Zoom)

IN-PERSON PGC SESSIONS:

*  AUG 1st, SAT, at  SH 9 AM (upstairs in GREAT HALL)
*  AUG 10th, MON, at  OLQP (time of day not publicized yet)
*  AUG 10th, MON, at  OLG (in  SPANISH)  6 PM
*  AUG 12th, WED MORNING, 9 AM (upstairs in GREAT HALL)
*  AUG 22nd, SAT, at  SH 9 AM (upstairs in GREAT HALL) 
* AUG 30th, SUN. at  OLG (in  SPANISH)  2 PM
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KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE (KPA) (RENEWAL TRAINING of prior PGC CERTIFICATION since 2018):

ONLINE INTERACTIVE (z_Other location) KPA sessions:

*  JULY 29th, Wed, 6 PM (Zoom)
*  August 7th, Fri., at 10 AM (Zoom)
*  August 14th, Fri. at 10 AM (Zoom)
*  August 28th, Fri, at 10:30 AM (Zoom)

IN-PERSON KPA SESSIONS:

*  AUG 5th, Wed, 6 PM at SH (UPSTAIRS IN GREAT HALL)
* AUG 5th, Wed, 1:30 PM at Notre Dame High School 

God Bless You All & Thank You for Volunteering!
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Those who wish to join an online session must log into VIRTUS and register for one of the Protecting God’s Children for Adults sessions scheduled that has the location set as z_Other.

The Notes for these sessions will read:

Program will be provided online through Zoom. You will receive an invitation with instructions by email.  Please test your equipment (sound and video) prior to starting the class. Pre-register two days prior to the session so that the Moderator has time to send the email link for the Zoom Online Session in time before the session commences.

The email that you use to register with in VIRTUS will be the one you will use to connect into the Zoom session.  

An invitation to connect to the Safe Environment Awareness Session will be sent to the email listed when pre-registering in VIRTUS.

Once the invitation is sent out the participants, they will be able to access the link within the email using a phone, laptop, desktop, or tablet with internet connection.

Participants my download the zoom app but it is not mandatory.

The quality of video and voice features will vary depending on the device used.

Highspeed internet is not required to join and participate in the discussion

If the device is connected via Wi-Fi the videos and presentation will be more fluid

We highly recommend that volunteers attending these sessions have earphones or headphones with a mic they can use during the session. This is not mandatory, but will enhance the training experience in that it allows participants to be able to watch the videos and have discussion with more privacy.

It will also cut down on the echo that we can expect with having several people in an online meeting environment.

If a participant is disconnected during the discussion portion of the session, they will need to go back to the email invitation and click on the link once more to join the session again.

If there is a problem with being able to connect or not being able to participate, please contact the moderator for that session.

Alma Garcia
Contact Number: 817.945.9342 Contact Email: agarcia@fwdioc.org