"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.




  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: 5 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: Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Wheat Ridge)
When: Friday, April 10, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 2 hrs  30 min
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This class is for Mount Olivet employees only.

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: Sacred Heart Denver (Denver)
2760 Larimer Street
When: Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes: No se permiten niƱos

  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: 32 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. Stephen Protomartyr School (Glenwood Springs)
414 Hyland Park Drive
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: Please, no children allowed.
Contact: Ana Brubaker (970-945-7746)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Fort Collins)
5450 South Lemay Avenue
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 25 of 25
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Contact: Kevin Davies (970-227-9747)

  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: 36 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: 25 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: 28 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: Annunication Heights Catholic Youth and Family Camp (Estes Park)
7400 State Hwy 7
When: Monday, May 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This is a private class for Annunciation Heights Staff only.