St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School is committed to providing a safe environment for all of our children. Therefore, we abide by the Safe Environment: Protecting God’ Children policies put forth by the U.S. Bishops in 2002. These policies mandate the Diocese of Lansing requirement that all adults 18 years and older who interact with minors are required to complete:

Protecting God’s Children (VIRTUS) training session - online or in person

Diocese of Lansing Employee and Volunteer Criminal Background Check Disclosure and Authorization form

Read and sign the Catholic Diocese of Lansing Code of Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Volunteers form before working or volunteering in any capacity with our students. 

The Protecting God’s Children (VIRTUS) training workshop, which includes videos and discussions, educates and trains adults (clergy, religious teachers, staff, coaches, parents, and volunteers) about the warning signs of child sexual abuse, ways to help prevent this abuse, methods of properly reporting suspicions of abuse, and responding to allegations of abuse. This crucial information will empower each adult to rise to the challenge of protecting all of God’s children.  

ONLINE  Training  is available for all adults volunteering (except coaches) at STA School.
Protecting God's Children^® for Adults

IN PERSON Training sessions are offered throughout the year at various locations within the Diocese of Lansing. In Person training is only required for paid employees and coaches (paid or volunteer).  Upcoming, In Person training sessions, are scheduled at various parishes and can be found at virtus.org.  

Volunteers are instrumental in making St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School the excellent program that it is. Thank you in advance for sharing your time and talent with the school community and for your commitment to protecting all of God’s children.