when can you take an online virtus course archdiocese of galveston houston

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How do I start a sesión with Virtus?

Once you log into your CMGConnect account, you will be able to change your password. If you do not remember your VIRTUS user id or are unable to log-in, please contact your local Safe Environment Coordinator or Catholic Mutual Group, direct customer support line at …

How do I log in to cmgconnect After completing Virtus training?

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston This information last revised December 2016 Page 1 of 3 Before attending a Protecting God’s Children training session, please register with VIRTUS Online. Please go to www.virtus.org to access the VIRTUS Registration page and then click on „First-Time Registrant‟. From the dropdown

Do I need to create a new account for Virtus training?

 · On the Feast of Corpus Christi (Sunday, June 19 ) the total offertory in every parish of the archdiocese is dedicated to the support of the formation of seminarians of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston studying at St. Mary’s or at other seminaries, the operation of St. Mary’s Seminary, and the formation of seminarians of the religious communities who serve in our …

Is Virtus training online?

ATTENTION PARENT VOLUNTEERS: See home page for current class times. All classes will take place online through Zoom for anyone who has not attended a session previously or needs to recertify.

How often do you need to renew Virtus training?

What are my options? All clergy, staff, and volunteers who previously participated in the VIRTUS® Protecting God's Children for Adults program are required to be VIRTUS® recertified every four years. Recertification takes place on or Page 2 before the expiration date of the last certificate.

How long is Virtus training online?

approximately three hoursVirtus training sessions run approximately three hours long. Due to the subject matter, children are not allowed in the sessions. Participants will not be allowed to enter if arriving late, nor will their attendance be counted if they leave early.

What is Catholic Virtus training?

VIRTUS is a program created by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group in the United States with a "Protecting God's Children" component that combats sexual abuse of children in the Church. It is currently in use in over 80 dioceses in the United States.

Evacuee from Hurricane Ida? We can help!

If you’re from a Louisiana parish that FEMA declared as a disaster zone, Catholic Charities’ Disaster Recovery Program can meet with you to discuss your needs.

Walking with Moms in Need

This year-long initiative will help each parish community assess and improve upon its response to women and children in need.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

The Office of Child and Youth Protection works to ensure the safety of children and young people who have been entrusted to our care in our parishes, schools, religious education classes, and other programs. Learn more...

Implementation of Traditionis Custodes within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Holy Father now leaves it to the diocesan bishop to moderate the celebration of Holy Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. With this letter I formally convey the manner by which I am implementing the directives of Traditionis Custodes within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Planning For Fall 2021 Resources

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- Post-Pandemic Faith Formation: Click here - Explanatory video about Pope Francis' new Motu Proprio letter on the catechist: https://youtu.be/GQLG3t_2m0U(Released on May 10, 2021) -Connecting Families to Faith Formation (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston) - Weekly Articles…
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Covid-19 Update

  • In keeping with our call as Catholic Christian disciples to protect the most vulnerable among us and in a desire to be responsible actors in our society, the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is taking reasonable and prudent steps to help to slow the spread of the virus responsible for COVID-19. Therefore, we have made the decision that all office-sponsored formation, which has …
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Overview

  • The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC) is guided by the Mission Statement of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Catechetical documents of the Church. We assist catechetical leaders in parishes and schools in furthering the evangelizing catechetical mission of a family-oriented, multi-cultural church of adults, adolescents, and children. We provide services …
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Opportunity For Advanced Adult Formation

  • The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has entered into a formal partnership with the University of Dayton's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF). As a result, the full complement of online courses offered as a part of VLCFF are now available to all Catholics in the Archdiocese at the reduced rate of $40/course. This is an excellent...
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