Protecting Our Children & Vulnerable Adults

Here at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish, we pledge to provide a safe environment for our children and all those who are vulnerable.

All priests, deacons, staff members and volunteers who work and volunteer at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish are required to be trained through the Virtus System to provide a safe environment. These same individuals receive background screenings in addition to education on how to make the safest environment possible.

Parents of our children are always welcome to ask questions and tour our facilities. Join in helping us end sexual abuse of children wherever it happens.

It is the policy of the Diocese of Charleston that all parish/school employees and volunteers complete Virtus. If you wish to volunteer at our parish or school and have not yet setup a Virtus account, you can find the instructions here. During the background check process, please say "no" to driving and credit, unless you have been asked to do otherwise by the Safe Environment Coordinator or ministry leader.

If you are moving here from another parish in the Diocese of Charleston, please login to Virtus and add our parish or school to your volunteer location so your account is visible to us.

Please direct any questions to the Safe Environment Coordinator, Mr. Derrick Huestis, at dhuestis@charlestondiocese.org