The Diocese of Burlington uses Virtus programs to train adults in child safety curricula. The Virtus program is a child safety course designed to educate and train adults (clergy, religious, teachers, staff, volunteers, and parents) about the dangers of abuse, warning signs of abuse, ways to prevent abuse, methods of properly reporting suspicions of abuse, and responding to allegations of abuse. Virtus will automatically remind users to remain up-to-date with their training requirements. The program also offers a platform for parishes and Catholic schools affiliated with the Diocese of Burlington to have administrators run reports and check the status of users registered to their location at any time. Virtus training is completed online using a personal computer or other compatible device, and the training comes at NO COST to the user or their parish or Catholic school.

The program must be completed by adult employees and volunteers who work with minors in the diocese, including priests, deacons and seminarians; catechists, classroom aides and directors of religious education; Catholic school teachers, aides, administrators, sports coaches, volunteers and other staff; field trip and event chaperones; diocesan office staff; youth ministry leaders; camp counselors and more. New or updated courses will be required each year. Courses focus on the prevention of abuse and child safety. Users will have a different experience with the program based on whether they are a first-time user or a returning user.