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 entire diocese. Fingerprinting maybe required depending on your position.
Upcoming Virtus Training Opportunities
Thu, July 11 at 6 pm at St. Catherine, Torrance 310-515-6033
Sat, July 13 at 9 am at St. Cyprian, Long Beach
Sat, July 13 at 9 am at St. Catherine, Torrance (espanol) 310-515-6033
Thu, August 15 at St. Cornelius, Long Beach 808-386-6111
Sat, August 17 at Holy Trinity, San Pedro 310-548-6535
Fri, August 23 at OLG, Hermosa at 7 PM
Sat., September 7 at OLG, Hermosa at 9 AM
Sat, September 28 at OLG, Hermosa (espanol) at 9 AM
Mon, September 30 at OLG, Hermosa (espanol) at 7 PM
Limited space available CLICK HERE to sign up for Virtus Training at OLG. Usually in Aug/Sep, Jan, and April.
Upcoming Live Scan Opportunities
6-26 at Mary Star, San Pedro 310-831-0875
6-27 at St. Margaret Mary, Lomita 310-326-3364
7-11 at St. Anthony, Gardena 310-329-7170
7-24 at St. Margaret Mary, Lomita 310-326-3364
8-6 at St. Anthony, Gardena 310-326-3364
8-19 at St. James, RB 310-371-0416’
8-22 at Holy Trinity, San Pedro 310-548-6535
8-28 at St. Cornelius, Long Beach 562-425-7813
9-3 at St. Lawrence, RB 310-316-3049 ext. 267
9-6 at OLG, Hermosa 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM
9-7 at St. Margaret Mary, Lomita 310-326-3364
9-18 at St. Catherine, Torrance 310-323-8900
9-22 at St. Margaret Mary, Lomita 310-326-3364
10-19 at OLG, Hermosa 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Appointments required. CLICK HERE to schedule one for the next Live Scan Fingerprinting at OLG. Usually in Sep/Oct, and April.
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/
