Safe Environment Clearance

Safe Environment Clearance for Volunteers & Ministries

The Church of Saint Gregory the Great and the surrounding community recognize, value, and benefit from the continued dedication and contributions made by its volunteers. Under the direction of the Diocese of Trenton, we require all adult volunteers to be fully compliant before performing any service that may come into contact with our children and vulnerable adults.
 

These Requirements Must Be Updated Every Four Years:

1.    Fingerprinting: Complete a Criminal History Background Check (fingerprinting) through IdentoGO. 

2.    VIRTUS Training: Attend an in-person VIRTUS Training session called Protecting God’s Children for Adults. 

3.    Complete the Information Sheet.

4.    Sign the Code of Conduct.
 

Important For St. Gregory the Great Academy Volunteers:

If you wish to volunteer at St. Gregory the Great Academy, you will need to get fingerprinted according to the procedures set by SGGA Principal, Dr. Jason C. Briggs. Click here to see the Academy guidelines. Please call the Academy at 609-587-1131 with any questions.
 

New to Safe Environment Clearance? Where to Begin:

1.    Fingerprinting: Go to UEnroll.Identogo.com and enter Service Code 2F1J3Y. Your Contributor Case Number is TRE087. 

2.    VIRTUS Training: Go to VIRTUS.org. First-time volunteers will need to create a User ID and password and follow the directions. Select Trenton, NJ (Diocese) and St. Gregory the Great Church (Trenton). Do not schedule a background check here since you already scheduled one in Step 1. 

3.    Complete the Information Sheet: (Click here to download)

4.    Sign the Code of Conduct: (Click here to download)

You will need to drop off a copy of your VIRTUS Training Certificate (you will receive this after attending class), your completed Information Sheet, and signed Code of Conduct at the Rectory. You may also email them to [email protected].

Your Laminated Fingerprint Letter and Clearance ID card will be mailed to you after your fingerprints are analyzed and cleared by the Division of State Police. You are required to display your ID at all times while working with or near children and vulnerable adults. IMPORTANT: Please call the Rectory if you do not receive your ID card in the mail within (3) weeks after being fingerprinted.
 

Already Have a VIRTUS Account? How to Update Your Clearances:

Do not create a new VIRTUS account if you have one. You may contact the Rectory if you forgot your User ID or Password or have any questions at all regarding your four requirements to volunteer. Email: [email protected] or call 609-587-4877 x270.

•    Log into your VIRTUS.org account. You will see eight labeled tiles. If the tile labeled ‘Background Checks’ is red (indicating it is expired), you may click on it and enter your information to have your fingerprints re-scanned without an in-person appointment. 

•    Similarly, if you have attended at least one in-person VIRTUS Training and not more than one year past its expiration, you may call the Rectory and request an online VIRTUS Training Module Re-Certification to complete for renewal. 

•    Note: All first-time VIRTUS Trainings must be in-person and all new and updated certificates (online or in-person) must be dropped off at the Rectory.

Thank you for your service and for helping us comply with the requirements set forth by the Diocese of Trenton to keep our children and vulnerable adults protected!
 

"Service is what prayer looks like when it gets up off its knees and walks around in the world."
- Michael J. Graham, S.J.