The Family and School Association is an organization of the school dedicated to collaboration among parents/guardians, and members of the school and parish staff in the pursuit of quality, faith-centered education. In keeping with the mission and values of OSM and the Paulist Fathers, the FSA is a place where
ALL ARE WELCOME and all parents/guardians are members.
The FSA promotes and fosters the following goals:
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An inclusive environment where all parents/guardians feel welcome to participate and are encouraged to volunteer service to the school
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Regular communication that fosters the partnership of home and school
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Spiritual and educational development for parents/guardians and their families who are a
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Social interaction among the members of the school community
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Networks that support parent family life and the school community
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Promotion of appropriate educational legislative action
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Promotion of the school in the local community
Archdiocese of Chicago & OSM School Rules for Volunteering Virtus System
Virtus is the volunteer management and compliance system designated by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Each individual who wishes to volunteer must create their own separate Virtus account.
Once your account has been created, you will use Virtus to complete the following required tasks:
- Criminal Background Check (this is asked of every volunteer every 3 years)
- Electronically Sign The Archdiocese Standard Acts of Behavior.
-Complete the following training modules.
Steps to Complete your Virtus Account
Please click the step-by-step instructions for guidance on creating your Virtus account.
Virtus Certifications
Once you have completed your Virtus training modules, you will receive two certificates of completion:
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Protecting God’s Children
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Illinois Mandated Reporter
Both modules will automatically generate a certificate of completion in your Virtus account.
Please note: Additional training modules will periodically be assigned to your Virtus account. It is important to complete these modules as they become available in order to remain current with Archdiocesan compliance requirements.
Volunteers that have an Existing Virtus Account
If you already have a Virtus account, please log in to your account. On your Virtus dashboard, under Required Documents, any outstanding requirements will appear in red. These may include required documents, training modules, and electronic signatures that are missing or need to be updated.
Please complete all outstanding requirements as soon as possible.
It is important to keep your Virtus account current and complete all assigned requirements to remain in compliance with Archdiocesan volunteer requirements.
Inactive Virtus Accounts
If your Virtus account is currently inactive, please contact Patti Murphy: pmurphy@osmschool.com
CANTS 22 & 689 Forms
Both CANTs forms have to be completed and signed at the start of every school year.
Send your CANTS 689 & CANTS 22 forms BACK TO SCHOOL WITH YOU CHILD ONCE COMPLETED.
Compliance Completed!
The steps you have completed will bring you into compliance for the current school year in accordance with the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Old St. Mary’s School.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to
Patti Murphy.
If you wish to volunteer our school & church faculty and staff recommend you do this as soon as possible. For audit purposes we recommend that all volunteers are compliant by September 21st 2026