Safe Environment Training for All Volunteers and Staff

Volunteer Requirements are set

by the Archdiocese of detroit

Requirements have been updated in 2026

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Adult Volunteer - New Virtus Account

(Adults are 18+ and Completed High School/GED/Equivalent)


  • On your computer, go to www.VirtusOnline.com
  • Create a new account - User ID and Password
  • Select Detroit and Resurrection
  • You will be prompted to complete a Code of Conduct and Authorize a Background Check
  • Now you will be able to select either and In Person or Online training.  Both are on a set date and time.
  • If you need assistance due to distance or technology to complete the training, please reach out to the staff at Resurrection and we will find a solution.
  • You will attend in person or login to your account to participate in the training.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the staff of Resurrection
  • email Office@ResCanton.org
  • phone 734-451-0444


Please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator

at Resurrection before contacting the archdiocese of Detroit.


Adult Volunteer - Recertify

(Adults are 18+ and Completed High School/GED/Equivalent)


  • On your computer, go to www.VirtusOnline.com
  • Log into your account using your User ID and Password
  • Forgot your User ID or Password?
  • DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
  • Contact Jennifer at Resurrection for assistance accessing your current Virtus account.
  • Once in your account you may need to update one or more of the following:
  • Training expired (recertify every 3 years)
  • Background Check expired (renew every 2 years for volunteers and every year for employees)
  • Sign the code of conduct - This is a new requirement as of 2023, existing accounts that have not been active since 2023 will be prompted to read and sign.
  • There are tabs at the top of your screen
  • make sure you are on the HOME tab
  • In the CURRENT TRAINING field or login to your account to participate in the training.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the staff of Resurrection
  • email Office@ResCanton.org
  • phone 734-451-0444


Please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator

at Resurrection before contacting the archdiocese of Detroit.


Teen Volunteer

(Teens are currently attending High School)


  • On your computer, go to www.VirtusOnline.com
  • Create a new account - User ID and Password
  • Select Detroit and Resurrection
  • Minors are not required to complete a background check at this time.
  • Select the Healthy Relationships for Teens 2.0 Online Module Expansion with Safe Environment Components.  This is a self-paced series of short videos with a question at the end of each one.
  • Catholic High Schools cover this in religion class.  If you transferred and unsure if you have taken this course, please ask your school or reach out to Resurrection.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the staff of Resurrection
  • email Office@ResCanton.org
  • phone 734-451-0444


Please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator

at Resurrection before contacting the archdiocese of Detroit


Safe Environment Coordinator for Resurrection - Jennifer Sanabria

Contact information: email Office@ResCanton.or - phone (734)451-0444 - office hours W Th 8 am to 4 pm & F 8 am to Noon

You can call or email any time and leave a message for Jennifer.