Protecting God's Children Background Check Process

1. Complete a Volunteer Application
   • Volunteer applications can be found HERE
   • Please bring a copy to Mrs. Sablom at the school after completion or email to [email protected]
2. Attend a Virtus training session
   • A listing of the current sessions being offered can be found HERE
   • **Do not choose a re-certification session if you have never been VIRTUS trained before.**
   • Please bring a copy of your certificate to Mrs. Sablom at the school after completion or email to [email protected]
3. Background Check
   • Volunteering at St. Catharine School (SCS)
     • Background checks are done through the Department of Education
       • New Applicants please use New Applicant Process HERE
       • Anyone that has been fingerprinted through DOE before should use the Archive Process. Please contact the school for instructions.
       • If you also volunteer for the parish and have already had a background check through that process please contact the school.
     • After approximately two weeks after your appointment, you can visit the following website https://homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/chrs18/?app-emp-history  to obtain your clearance information.
     • When you receive your clearance letter please bring a copy to Mrs. Sablom at the school, or email to [email protected] you will be notified when your badge is ready.
     • Background checks must be renewed every four years
4. Completed Packets
   • A complete packet will have the following documents. Once all documents are obtained and sent to the school you will receive your badge.
     • Application Form (3 pages)
     • IdentoGo Form with copy of receipt (copy)
     • Virtus Training certificate of attendance (copy)
     • Virtus Training online registration
     • Clearance letter from NJ Department of Education

Volunteer Opportunities with Virtus Badge
Recess and Lunch Duty
Class Coordinator
Class Trip Moderator
Santa Sale 
Book Fair
In School activities or fundraisers where the children are present