VIRTUS/Safeguard the Children
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Upcoming Classes
We currently do not have any VIRTUS classes scheduled. If you know that you are not current in VIRTUS, you may take a class being held in the area. Visit www.virtusonline.org.
Save the Date!
Fingerprinting on Campus - Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
The Archdiocese will be on campus Thursday, Dec. 19, to process fingerprints for volunteers. There are time slots from 12:00 pm-6:30 pm. Please contact the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to register.
About the ClassesVIRTUS Training Class – “Protecting God’s Children”: This class is the initial three-hour class to be certified as VIRTUS trained. If you have never taken a VIRTUS class or the time between classes has lapsed past four years, you need to take this class.
VIRTUS Recertification Class – “Keeping the Promise Alive”: This class is for those that have taken the VIRTUS class in the last 4 years and need to update their status.VIRTUS Certificates/Records: If you have taken a VIRTUS class, please turn in a copy of the certificate to the Pastoral Office so that your attendance is recorded. Classes are only good for four years. You must take a recertification class before the four years expire.
All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers (including Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Lectors, Sacristans and Music Ministry members) who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted and VIRTUS trained.ADLA AB-218 Settlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached an agreement in principle totaling $880 million to compensate claims of childhood sexual abuse dating from the 1940s through 1970s. Click here for more information.
Quick & Easy Safe Environment Program Resources
The Quick & Easy Safe Environment Program Resources is a tool designed by the Office of Safeguard the Children to support the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in its commitment to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse. It provides essential guidance on topics such as mandatory audits, safeguarding resources, and training programs for both clergy and volunteers. Key features include:- Information on accessing fingerprinting services and Safe Environment training.
- Resources for reporting suspected abuse.
- Tools to raise awareness, such as brochures and bulletin inserts for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Contact details for key coordinators within the Archdiocese.
This resource serves as a practical guide to ensure compliance and maintain a safe environment for children within church-related activities.
Notice to Visiting ClergyAll invitations to outside clergy to speak or say Mass (weddings, funerals, special celebrations, etc.) must be approved through the Pastoral Office so the pastor is aware of who is being invited on campus. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Download the Notice to Visiting Clergy and Statement of Suitability for more details. (This policy applies to ministries & organizations inviting clergy to St. Luke Parish and clery who wish to attend.)
The Archdiocese and our faith community stand resolute in our commitment to report allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement, support victim-survivors and protect children and the vulnerable.
Please help stop sexual misconduct in our communities by reporting to law enforcement and the Office of Victims Assistance Ministry of the Archdiocese at (800) 355-2545.
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