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  • About Us
    • Covid Guidelines
    • History & Mission Statement
    • New Parishioner Registration
    • Bulletins
    • Adoration Chapel
    • Financial Information
      • Parish & School Financial Info
      • Online Giving/WeShare
      • SMG ENDOWMENT FUND
    • Funeral Information
      • Funeral Planning Information
      • Current Funerals Scheduled
      • Funeral Planning Booklet
    • Protecting God’s Children
    • Facilities Strategic Plan
      • Facilities Strategic Plan 2016
      • SMG Activity Center Renovation
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult
      • Special Events
        • Called & Gifted
    • Holy Hour
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • CRHP Christ Renews His Parish
    • Nourish for Caregivers
    • CAFE Evening Study
    • CAFE Women’s Bible Study
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Sacramental Preparation for Children
    • Marriage
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • Holy Orders/Consecrated Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Childrens
    Religious Ed.
    • Returning Family Registration
    • RE Payment Page
    • Religious Education Registration Information
    • Sacramental Preparation for Children
    • RE Curriculum
    • 2021/2022 R.E. Calendar
    • Children’s Liturgy of the Word
    • Volunteering
  • Ministries
    • New Liturgical Ministers Sign-Up
    • Ministry Guide
    • Liturgical Ministries
      • Altar Servers
      • Art & Environment
      • Lectors
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
      • Music Ministry
      • Sacristans
      • Ushers/Greeters
  • Media
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Facilities Reservation Form
  • Support Us
    • Online Giving/WeShare
    • Other Donation Options
    • Endowment Fund
    • Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship
  • Contact Us
    • Have a Question?
    • Staff Directory
    • Directions – St. Mary of Gostyn Campus
    • Get Email Updates
    • Accident & Injury Reporting
  • School

Protecting God’s Children

In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Diocese of Joliet has instituted a Virtus education program called Protecting God’s Children. This program helps to ensure that we are providing a safe environment for our children. Any person (over the age of 18) that plans to volunteer in any capacity throughout the year is required to attend a Protecting God’s Children training session and complete the necessary paperwork, which includes a Background Check, BEFORE being permitted to volunteer.

For example, this would include but is not limited to the following volunteer opportunities:

  • Room Parents
  • Field Trip Chaperones
  • Classroom Helpers
  • Athletics Volunteers
  • School Musical
  • Office Helpers
  • HSA Members
  • Religious Education Catechists
  • Liturgy of the Word for Children
  • Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts
  • Girl Scouts
  • Youth Ministry

Please see the link below for a complete listing of all Protecting God’s Children sessions being offered throughout the Diocese of Joliet.

Click here to see all Virtus updates.

To obtain the necessary paperwork or if you have any questions about the program, please contact Deacon Bob Miciunas at the Parish Center (630)960-3565, ext. 244.

  • Diocese of Joliet Standards of Behavior to Safeguard Against Child Abuse (revised 2014)
  • Diocese of Joliet Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors (revised 2013) 
  • Schedule for Virtus Protecting God’s Children Workshop

Reporting Incidents of Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Reports may be made to any pastor or to Mrs. Judith Speckman at (815) 263-6467. Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE.

St. Mary of Gostyn
Parish Offices

445 Prairie Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone (630) 969-1063
Fax (630) 969-1289

St. Mary of Gostyn
Church & Rectory

444 Wilson Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Phone (630)969-1063

St. Mary of Gostyn
Catholic School

440 Prairie Avenue | Downers Grove, IL.  60515
Phone (630) 968-6155  |  Fax (630) 968-6208

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