"Protecting God's Children® for Adults" is a live 3 hour training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention and reporting of child neglect and abuse.

This training FOR ADULTS makes participants aware of the signs of grooming, neglect and child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse.

To find out more about the content of this training please visit What to Expect. If you have questions about the training or concerns about the content, please contact SafeEnvironment@archden.org.

Please note:

  • Registration is required. Classes may be cancelled due to low registration.
  • No minors are allowed
  • Late arrivals cannot be accommodated
  • This training is required of all employees of the AOD and all volunteers with minors

If you have previously attended a LIVE "Protecting God's Children for Adults" or "Called to Protect for Parents and Families" class, please contact the Office of Minor and At-Risk Adult Protection at SafeEnvironment@archden.org or 303-715-2085 to inquire about online training options.

This is a list of upcoming sessions in your area.

Unless otherwise noted all sessions are conducted in English.




  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 15 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Shrine of St. Anne School (Arvada)
7320 Grant Place
When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 21 of 35
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: No children admitted and no child care available. No late admittance. Thank you for understanding.
Contact: Sarah Chase-McRorie (7203753833)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 33 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

X Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Live Web Conference- Archdiocese of Denver
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: ONLINE registration is not allowed for this session. For assistance contact Safe Environment Office (SafeEnvironment@archden.org)
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Registration will open 01/07/26.
Contact: Safe Environment Office (SafeEnvironment@archden.org)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 38 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Good Shepherd School (Denver)
620 Elizabeth Street
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 65 of 75
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: In the Parish Center off the Patio on Elizabeth Street. Please arrive on time. No children under 18.
Contact: angela.elias@goodshepherddenver.org (303-321-6231)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Fort Collins)
5450 South Lemay Avenue
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 25 of 25
Language: This session will be conducted in English

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Joseph Fort Collins Parish (Fort Collins)
300 West Mountain Avenue
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:30 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 11 of 15
Language: This session will be conducted in English

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Archdiocese of Denver Pastoral Center (Denver)
1300 South Steele Street
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
12:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: The session will be held in room 125 of the St. John Paul II Pastoral Center. LATE ARRIVALS CANNOT BE ACCOMODATED. Please arrive with enough time to find the building and room. No minors are allowed due to the sensitive nature of the topic. Please reach out if there are any concerns or questions about the content.
Contact: safeenvironment@archden.org (303-715-2085)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Spirit of Christ (Arvada)
7400 West 80th Avenue
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 32 of 35
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Spirit Center West
Contact: Daniel Langfield (303-867-9164)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Spirit of Christ (Arvada)
7400 West 80th Avenue
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 35 of 35
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Spirit Center West
Contact: Daniel R Langfield (303-867-9164)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 39 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be help in the Upper Room of the parish. Signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)