Our Lady of Guadalupe Community is committed to protecting our youth and children from child sexual abuse. We comply with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Office of Safeguard the Children and provide the training and education to our ministers to prevent child sexual abuse.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
Every Catholic is called to protect the most vulnerable, including children who are at risk for abuse and exploitation. Find out how your community is working to prevent child abuse and get involved. You can continue to learn best tips and prevention practices through the DID YOU KNOW bulletins each week.
Safeguard the Children Training
If you are working with or around minors in the Catholic Church in the parish, sports, clubs, or school settings, you are required by the Archdiocese to attend the 3-hour “Safeguard the Children” class (also known as VIRTUS training). Most who attend find the information useful on how to protect our own and our community’s children from predators.
Classes are offered throughout the entire diocese. Fingerprinting may be required depending on your position.
Virtus Training Opportunities
11/21/2024 Thurs 12:30 pm in English, St. Athanasius Catholic School (Long Beach) (562) 428-7422
12/14/2024 Saturday 9 am & 2 PM English, Beatitudes of Our Lord Catholic Church (La Mirada) (562) 943-1521
Upcoming Live Scan Opportunities
11/21/2024 at ST. CYPRIAN PARISH SCHOOL, LONG BEACH 90808 Appointment contact (562) 425-7341
12/12/2024 at St. Catherine Laboure, Torrance, 310-323-8900
12/21/2024 at ST. ANTHONY CHURCH,. EL SEGUNDO 90245 Appointment contact (310) 322-4392
1/13/2025 at St. Gertrude the Great School Bell Gardens 90201 Appointment contact (562) 927-1216
1/24/2025 at Maria Regina School Gardena 90249″Appointment contact (310) 327-9133
For more information on the VIRTUS Training Program, and to find a schedule of other upcoming classes, and fingerprining offered throughout the Archdiocese, please visit the LA Archdiocese website on VIRTUS training. (Note we are located in the “San Pedro Pastoral Region”).
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Efforts
To find a completely comprehensive overview of all the efforts of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Protect our Children, help victims heal, and respond to the sexual abuse scandal of the Church, please go to: protect.la-archdiocese.org
Victim Assistance
For victim assistance, we encourage you to contact DR. HEATHER BANIS, Victims Assistance Ministry Coordinator from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
(213) 637-7650 / [email protected] /
https://lacatholics.org/departments-ministries/protecting-children/
