Safeguard The Children Requirements
For Ministries That Interact With Children

All parish volunteers that interact with children are required to meet the requirements set forth by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' Safeguard the Children Program.

Volunteers over the age of 18:

FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER FORM

Your information is needed to ensure that we have your current information in our database so you are covered by our insurance while you are on Church property.

BE FINGERPRINTED

Fingerprinting is a one-time event that needs to be done through the Archdioceses of Los Angeles. If you have been fingerprinted for a past job or for another group, you will still need to be fingerprinted again through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. There is no cost for fingerprinting, but volunteers must bring a valid photo ID to be fingerprinted. 

For fingerprinting dates within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, click here

PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUS TRAINING

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles mandates all staff, whether paid or volunteer, and all adult volunteers (18 yrs.+) who work in any capacity with or around children, the elderly, or people with special needs are required to complete the initial three-hour VIRTUS® Protecting God's Children for Adults program.

VIRTUS training is offered in two phases, (initial training and ongoing training):

    • Initial Training is a three-hour class, typically offered on weekends or weekday nights in the area. Check the parish bulletin for times and locations in our area or visit: www.virtuswebsite.com for classes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

    • Ongoing Training is required to renew your VIRTUS training every four years. One-and-a-half hour classes are offered on weekends or weekday nights in the area. https://lacatholics.org/education-and-training/ for classes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

To create Virtus trainings with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, click here

*Participants need to keep the original VIRTUS® Certificate(s). This is proof of training. Please give a copy of the certificate(s) to the parish or school office where you work or volunteer as proof of certification.

Obtain a copy of your certificate for VIRTUS training 

    • Contact Joan Vienna in the Safeguard the Children Office at: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or 213-637-7227

    • Provide your name, address, phone number, date of training, facilitator's name, and region (Santa Barbara)

SIGN THE “ADULTS INTERACTING WITH MINORS ACKNOWLEDGMENT” FORM

 This agreement must be signed and renewed annually. Your ministry leader will provide you with a copy to sign each year.