TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS 2018-2019

Called to Protect is an Archdiocesan established, mandated, and audited program designed to keep your children and our school community safe.

​At Holy Trinity Catholic School, any adult who wishes to serve in a supervisory role with our students (ie. Chaperone or drive on a field trip, accompany students on a service trip, volunteer in classrooms or the building, hot lunch server/helper etc.) must be Called to Protect certified.
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​Occasional school visits (bringing birthday treats, mystery reader, etc.) where teachers or administration are present with the students do not require Called to Protect certification.

To receive Called to Protect certification you must:
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• complete a criminal background check that is valid for three years.
  • Parents who are new to HT or have not previously completed a background check through the Archdiocese will receive an email from Praesidium, Inc. that has been initiated by HT. Follow the directions in the email to submit your background check electronically.

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• agree to the Standards of Conduct/Archdiocese of Portland found online.
  • Read online materials here.
  • and initial acknowledgement

 

• agree to the Code of Conduct for all church personnel
  • ​Read attachment here. 
  • Print last page
  • Sign and turn into the school office

 

• attend the training class: Called to Protect for Parents and Ministries.
  • First time only, 2.5 hour class See below for classes at Holy Trinity Catholic School
  • For other class schedules click here and scroll down to Child Protection Training “Called to Protect Program Schedule” or visit this website and click on Called to Protect Schedule.

Question? Email Cindy HIttner

ARCHDIOCESE OF PORTLAND

Code of Conduct for Personnel/volunteers

The four steps to the left must be completed prior to your first volunteer opportunity. In addition, all NEW AND PRIOR VOLUNTEERS must also:

• complete the annual online training updates through Armatus.
  • Armatus is an internet based abuse prevention training program developed by Praesidium, Inc. The Archdiocese of Portland has chosen Armatus as the annual update training for all employees and volunteers after they have completed the initial Called to Protect for Parents and Ministries class and have a current background check on file.

2019 Required Online Updates: Both must be completed to volunteer.

1. “Preventing Sexual Harassment”
2. “Duty to Report”

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HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH ARMATUS FOR THE ANNUAL ONLINE UPDATES?
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1. Go to www.praesidiuminc.com
2. Click “ONLINE TRAINING Login” on the lower left side of page.
3. Enter your username and password (login required)
   • Example: Your user name is the first initial of your first name and your full last name as it appears on your driver’s license. Your password is the four numerical digits of your birthday (mmdd), followed by your state abbreviation. (e.g, login: jdoe Password: 0516or).
4. Click submit
5. Choose your courses “Preventing Sexual Harassment & Duty to Report" and click on the title to begin. Each course will end stating that you have completed the training. Please note: You will not be able to log into Armatus until your background check has been completed.

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CLASSES AT HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Holy Trinity will be offering the “Called To Protect for Parents and Ministries” class on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 6:30, Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 6pm, and Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 3:30.
You can sign up for one of these classes by using the signup link here. If you are unable to attend one of these classes, please check the Archdiocese of Portland website for other dates and locations.

Please contact Cindy Hittner in the school office at chittner@htsch.org  with any questions.