Protecting God's Children Program

The policy of the Diocese of Joliet states that prior to beginning volunteer services, all persons involved with minors on a regular, recurring basis, or those who would have the opportunity to be alone with children during parish, school or religious education sponsored events are required to attend a three hour diocesan Protecting God's Children workshop and consent to a criminal background check.

For your reference:

Diocese of Joliet Pastoral Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors

Diocese of Joliet Standards of Behavior for Those Working with Minors

For workshops within the Diocese of Joliet, please go to their website www.dioceseofjoliet.org.  Click on Protecting God's Children on the left then scroll down to "Virtus Protecting God's Children Workshop Schedule" to find the dates and times of workshops in the diocese.