"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: 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: 23 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: St. Peter Greeley (Greeley)
915 12th Street
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
9:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: class will be held at the old school across the street from the church. Door will be locked but I will be standing at the door to let people in.
Contact: Andrew Sanchez (970-716-1643)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Joseph Golden (Golden)
969 Ulysses Street
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026
10:00 AM
Estimated length of session: 0 hrs
Spaces remaining: 20 of 20
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: We will be meeting in the Education Center which is located in the building which is on the northeast side of the property.

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs (Wheat Ridge)
4655 Harlan Street
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026
12:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 9 of 15
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: We will meet upstair in room 234 of the Queen of Peace auditorium
Contact: Peter Do (303-641-5908)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Christ the King Evergreen (Evergreen)
4291 Evergreen Parkway
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026
1:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 3 of 5
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Contact: Erin Doyle (3036743155)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Vincent de Paul Parish (Denver)
2375 East Arizona Avenue
When: Monday, February 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 11 of 16
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This class is primarily for St. Vincent de Paul volunteers, staff, and faculty.
Contact: Anna Cyr (651-491-2448)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: Nativity of Our Lord (Broomfield)
900 West Midway Blvd
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 2 hrs  30 min
Spaces remaining: 15 of 15
Language: This session will be conducted in English

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: St. John the Evangelist Yuma (Yuma)
508 South Ash
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 8 of 8
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish
Notes: Session in spanish

  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: 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)

  Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios
 
Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Denver)
1209 West 36th Avenue
When: Friday, February 6, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in Spanish

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. John the Baptist Longmont School (Longmont)
350 Emery Street
When: Monday, February 9, 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 - signs will be posted outside.
Contact: Karen Gorman (3037178561)

  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: 27 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: St. Stephen Protomartyr School (Glenwood Springs)
414 Hyland Park Drive
When: Thursday, February 12, 2026
5:30 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 19 of 20
Language: This session will be conducted in English

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Joseph Akron (Akron)
551 West Sixth Street
When: Sunday, February 15, 2026
9:30 AM
Estimated length of session: 2 hrs
Spaces remaining: 8 of 10
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: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
Spaces remaining: 15 of 15
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Contact: Kevin Davies (970-227-9747)

  Protecting God's Children for Adults
 
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Fort Collins)
5450 South Lemay Avenue
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:30 AM
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: Saturday, February 21, 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 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: 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: 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: unlimited
Language: This session will be conducted in English
Notes: This class is primarily for St. Vincent de Paul volunteers, staff, and faculty.

  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: 39 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: 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: 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: 38 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)