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.
Upcoming Virtus Training Opportunities at OLG
Sept. 13: 9 AM – 12 PM, Both an English and a Spanish class will be offered.
Oct. 11: 9 AM- 12 PM, Both an English and a Spanish class will be offered.
Click here to inquire about the upcoming Virtus Classes at OLG
Upcoming Virtus Training Dates at Local Churches
Where: Nativity Catholic Church (Torrance)
When: Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
please call 424-571-3030 to reserve a spot.
Where: St. Catherine Laboure School (Torrance)
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
please call 310-515-6033 to reserve a spot.
Where: St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church (Redondo Beach)
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
please call 310-540-0329 to reserve a spot.
For information on the VIRTUS Training Program, and to find a schedule of other upcoming classes throughout the Archdiocese, please visit the LA Archdiocese website on VIRTUS training. (Note we are located in the “San Pedro Pastoral Region”).
Upcoming Live Scan Opportunities
If you need to be fingerprined, you are welcome to contact these churches about their upcoming Live Scan Events. Appointments are required to attend a Live Scan Event at a Church.
Tuesday, September 16 – Mary Star of the Sea School San Pedro 310-831-0875
Fingerprinting is also available at ACC office located at 3424 Wilshire Blvd, LA on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:40 am, 12:55-4:20pm. For more information, contact [email protected]
For a more comprehensive schedule of all upcoming Live Scan events visit: lacatholics.org/fingerprinting
In November, there will be a Fingerprinting event at OLG. Registration for this event will start in October. To receive more details about the Live Scan Event at OLG, please complete this Inquiry Form
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/
