The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has implemented a new Save Environment Program. Effective 01/01/2019, CMG Safe Haven online training is replacing all VIRTUS trainings. No more live trainings; all trainings will only be online and in the comfort of one's home. This training consists of three-vignette style-training videos approximately 60 minutes total, which includes a criminal background check and available in English and in Spanish.

New Volunteers

• 18 years  of age, and older must complete the new training, and complete the background check prior to volunteer service. Time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less. Everyone must renew the Safe Environment training every five (5) years to continue volunteer service.

• Check with our Parish Safe Environment Coordinators for approval or status of your account. To register for this new online program please go to: https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/

• 5-years anniversary date is still in place.
• Volunteers who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complet refresher trainings until the 5th year anniversary date. This new system will allow you to complete this training 60 days prior to the 5th year anniversary date.
• Once met the 5-year anniversary date, you must complete this training and background check. You will need to log into CMGConnect at https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/  with your email address and 1234 as the password. Once logged into your CMGConnect account, you will be able to change the password and update your information. 
• If your training has expired, you will need to complete the new training and complete the background check prior to continuing or returning to your volunteer service. You will only be able to continue/return to your service upon approval from the Office of Child and Youth Protection.
• The time for approval may approximately two weeks or less. Check with our Parish Safe Environment Coordinator for approval or status of your account.
• Everyone must renew the Safe Environment training every five years.