St Mary Church

St. Mary Church Community believes that the prevention of child sexual abuse begins with each person. Increased awareness and a willingness to take action are steps for every person to take to eradicate abuse in our society, in the community, in the neighborhood, and in the family.

Everyone who ministers (clergy, staff and volunteers) in the Diocese of Oakland is to be educated about the nature of child sexual abuse, how it is perpetrated, how to report it and strategies for prevention. Training is mandatory for all who minister, first before starting work or volunteering and then every 3 years thereafter.

First time users, please create a new user profile by visiting Virtus Online. Complete one of the courses available: Protecting God's Children Awareness Training.

Instructions for First Time Virtus Online Registrants
For frequently asked questions visit: Virtus Online Help
Refresher Course Update:  Keeping the Promise Alive

As due dates approach this year for recertification for Safe Environment (Protecting God's Children), some parishioners will be receiving an e-mail from the Diocese with a link to take the refresher course. Please take some time to complete the refresher course as soon as you receive it by logging in to VirtusOnline with the user ID you created originally.  Please do not create a new profile as it will only duplicate records.
Instructions for refresher course

If you have questions, need assistance registering or completing the online course, contact Aileen Baker, 925-891-8911 or e-mail:  abaker@stmary-wc.org
Prayerful blessings,

Fr. Fred Riccio, Pastor