"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.




X Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Andrew Avellino Seminary
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: FULL - Please select another session
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Theatines only

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Jude (Lakewood)
9405 West Florida Avenue
When: Monday, June 29, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 15 of 30
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This class will be held in the youth center at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Contact: Mary Richards (303-988-6435)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Northglenn)
11385 Grant Drive
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 2 hrs  30 min
Spaces remaining: 9 of 35
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will be in the cenacle room near the main church.

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Saturday, July 11, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 25 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be held in the Upper Room, 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, July 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 35 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be held in the Upper Room, signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: All Saints (Denver)
2559 South Federal Boulevard
When: Sunday, July 19, 2026
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 23 of 25
Language: This session will be conducted in English

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 37 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be held in the Upper Room, signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Mullen High School (Denver)
3601 S Lowell Blvd
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
10:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 1 of 10
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This will be held at the Student Activities Center. Bring ID and sign in at the front desk next to the chapel.
Contact: Please contact your Site Administrator. ()

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Good Shepherd School (Denver)
620 Elizabeth Street
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 75 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)

X Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Archdiocese of Denver Other
When: Friday, August 7, 2026
2:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: ONLINE registration is not allowed for this session. For assistance contact safeenvironment@archden.org (303-715-2085)
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This class is only available to Archdiocesan school teachers as part of the New Teacher Orientation by the Office of Catholic Schools. Please contact OCS or SafeEnvironment@archden.org if you need to attend.
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: Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 38 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be held in the Upper Room, signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (Boulder)
1318 Mapleton Avenue
When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 2 hrs  30 min
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will be held in the Church basement. Access is on the east side of the building. For parking use the church lot across the street.
Contact: David Luksch (303-877-8495)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (Boulder)
1318 Mapleton Avenue
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 2 hrs  30 min
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will be held in the Church basement. Access is on the east side of the building. For parking use the church lot across the street.
Contact: David Luksch (303-877-8495)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Therese Parish (Aurora)
1243 Kingston Street
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026
11:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 20 of 20
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Ask for Angelica for registration assistance

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Good Shepherd School (Denver)
620 Elizabeth Street
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 75 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. John the Baptist Longmont School (Longmont)
350 Emery Street
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will be Benedict Hall. Follow the signs and enter through south doors.

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Saturday, September 12, 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 held in the Upper Room, 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: Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 75 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: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 40 of 40
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Session will be held in the Upper Room, 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, September 23, 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 held in the Upper Room, signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. John the Baptist Longmont School (Longmont)
350 Emery Street
When: Monday, October 12, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Class will be in Benedict Hall. Follow the signs and enter through south entrance.

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Tuesday, October 13, 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 held in the Upper Room, 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, October 17, 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 held in the Upper Room, 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: Sunday, October 18, 2026
3:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 75 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: Our Lady of Loreto Parish (Foxfield)
18000 East Arapahoe Road
When: Tuesday, November 3, 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 held in the Upper Room, signs will be posted.
Contact: Beth Thielk (303-414-2252)