Compliance Resources

Name-based criminal background check run through Virtus online as part of the Virtus registration process. Rechecked every three years through Virtus. (Policy 603.2)

Fingerprints run through Accurate Biometrics for the Archdiocese of Chicago. All new hires/school employees may not begin work until fingrprints have been submitted. Schools have the necessary forms. Fingerprints are not transferable.

Yearly check of the central registry of Department of Children and Family Services.
* Required only once for employees who do not work with children. (Policy 603.5)

• English CANTS 689 Form
• Spanish CANTS 689 Form

Protecting God’s Children training session. Register and attend immediately after beginning work or volunteering. (Policy 603.3)

Online training for those who minister solely to vulnerable adults. Replaces PGC for Ministers of Care.

Available through the Virtus system. Recertified every three years, including re-signing the Acknowledgment Form (CANTS 22 or CANTS 22A for clergy). Certificates and signed forms are to be kept on file. (Policy 603.6 and 603.7)

English CANTS 22 Form
Spanish CANTS 22 Form

Eng CANTS 22A (Clergy)
Spanish CANTS 22A (Clergy)

• Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior (English)
• Estándares de Comportamiento Arquidiocesanos (español)
• Archidiecezjalne standardy zachowania (Polski)

Every student (K–12) in schools and religious education programs should be offered training annually on sexual abuse prevention. (Policy 603.7)