"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, March 14, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 24 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: St. Vincent de Paul Parish (Denver)
2375 East Arizona Avenue
When: Monday, March 16, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 7 of 20
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This class is primarily for St. Vincent de Paul volunteers, staff, and faculty.
Contact: Anna Wessel (651-491-2448)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: St. Theresa-Frederick (Fredrick)
5503 Bella Rosa Parkway
When: Monday, March 16, 2026
6:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 18 of 20
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Archdiocese of Denver Pastoral Center (Denver)
1300 South Steele Street
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 29 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be held in Room 125 of the St. John Paul II Pastoral Center. Please arrive early as late arrivals cannot be accomodated. Due to the sensitive nature of the material, no one under 18 us allowed without prior permission. Please reach out if you have concerns about the content.
Contact: safeenvironment@archden.org (303-715-2085)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: Our Lady of Grace Denver (Denver)
2645 East 48th Avenue
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes: ***Solo para empleados y voluntarios de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Gracia (Denver) Only for Employees and Volunteers of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parrish (Denver)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: Our Lady Mother of the Church (Commerce City)
6690 East 72nd Avenue
When: Monday, March 23, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 0 hrs
Spaces remaining: 43 of 50
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes: Esta Clase es solo para servidores de Nuestra Señora Madre de la Iglecia Cupo limitado porfavor ser puntuales gracias.

X Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Live Web Conference- Archdiocese of Denver
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: ONLINE registration is not allowed for this session. For assistance contact OMAAP (SafeEnvironment@archden.org)
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will open for registration 03/10/26.
Contact: OMAAP (SafeEnvironment@archden.org)
  This is a video conference session

  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: 37 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: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Fort Collins)
5450 South Lemay Avenue
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 24 of 25
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Contact: Kevin Davies (970-227-9747)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Joseph Fort Collins Parish (Fort Collins)
300 West Mountain Avenue
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:30 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 14 of 15
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Contact: Kevin Davies (970-227-9747)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: St. Pius X Parish (Aurora)
13670 East 13th Place
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 15 of 20
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Contact: St Pius X Parish (303-364-7435)

  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: 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)

  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: 31 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: 37 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)