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.

