Protecting God's Children is the new Safe Environment training required for all volunteers at St. Thomas Aquinas, regardless of the volunteer position. The Diocese of Fort Worth has asked that all volunteers go through this training so that every volunteer is aware of the signs of possible abuse. The training takes approximately 3 hours and is held at St. Thomas Aquinas. 

To register for a class, please visit virtus.org, linked below, and create a profile by pressing "first-time registrant." Once your profile is created, press "Live Training" (found on the left side of the screen) and pick a date and time that works best for you. After that, to find the forms, please bring 3 references (names and phone numbers) with you to your meeting.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maria at [email protected]. 

Virtus.orgDiocese of Fort Worth Page

Texas Youth Helpline

Provides peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, abuse & neglect, delinquency and run-aways.

• 1-800-989-6884

• Text 512-872-5777

National Domestic Violence Hotline

For anyone affected by abuse and needing help.

• 1-800-799-7233

SAMHSA

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Disaster Distress Helpline. Dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling.

• 1-800-985-5990

• Text TalkwithUs to 66746