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Protection of Children & Youth / VIRTUS

Protection of Children & Youth

Click below for information about how the Archdiocese works to prevent abuse, and what resources are available for victim-survivors.

To report an allegation of abuse and/or neglect of minors, contact the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Hotline at 800.25.ABUSE and/or contact your local police department. You can also contact the Office of the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY) at 312.534.5254.
Protection of Children
Victim-Survivor Ministry


VIRTUS: Protecting God's Children


Divine Mercy Parish is committed to the protection of our young people, and complies with all requirements set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for the Protection of Children and Youth.

The Archdiocese has established background check and training protocols for each of the following groups with a parish:
  • Clergy
  • Parish Employees, including Children’s Ministry Staff
  • School Employees
  • Parish, School and Children’s Ministry Volunteers and Coaches
  • Anyone Who Ministers to and with Children and Youth

Specific background checks and training requirements include the following:
  • Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Fingerprinting through Accurate Biometrics (FP)
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking Form (CANTS)
  • VIRTUS Training – VIRTUS, also known as Protecting God’s Children for Adults, identifies best practices and promotes behaviors that create a safe environment for all who interact with the Church.
  • Mandated Reporter Training (MRT, developed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services), as well as recertification of Mandated Reporter status for volunteers..
  • Compliance with the Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior (ASB)
  • Compliance with required ongoing training.

Specific requirements can be viewed here.  Divine Mercy is also required to conduct a self-audit each year.

ARE YOU A PARISH OR SCHOOL VOLUNTEER AND NEED VIRTUS TRAINING?

Divine Mercy parishioners and Sacred Heart School volunteers can contact our Divine Mercy Site Administrator, Kathy Janega, who can help you create a new account or reactivate an existing account.  Just click the button below.
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Thank you for helping to keep our children safe!
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The Divine Mercy Parish office is located at our Sacred Heart Church site, 1077 Tower Road in Winnetka, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  It's always helpful to call first!
TELEPHONE  NUMBER >  847-446-0856
ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH
1962 Old Willow Rd.
Northfield, Illinois 60093-2913
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1077 Tower Road
Winnetka, Illinois 60093-1852
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  • About
    • Our Vision
    • Mass Schedule
    • Donate
    • Calendar & Room Reservations
    • Bulletins
    • New To Divine Mercy?
    • Contact & Directions
    • Parish Staff
    • Email Updates
    • History
    • Parish Registration
    • Mass Intentions
    • Protection of Children & Youth / VIRTUS
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing Of The Sick
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Funerals
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation
    • Sacramental Records
  • Ministries
    • Liturgy & Worship
    • Ministry Of Care
    • Music Ministry
    • Outreach
    • Elizabeth Ministry
    • Men's Club
    • Sacred Heart School
  • Faith Formation
    • Children's Ministry >
      • Program Information & Registration
      • Children's Liturgy Of The Word
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Scripture Reflection Group
    • Tuesday Prayer Group
    • Men's Spirituality Group
  • Fr. Steve's Podcast
  • Parish Life
    • Parish News & Events
    • Parish Councils & Boards
    • Annual Report
    • Capital Campaigns
    • Catholic Resources
  • Alpha