Creating a Safe, Faith-Filled Environment for All
At St. Louis of France STEM Academy and Parish, we are deeply committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where all children, youth, and families can grow in faith, knowledge, and community.
To uphold this commitment, all individuals wishing to volunteer at the school or parish must fulfill the following mandatory requirements before beginning any service:
✅ Volunteer Requirements
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles – Protecting Our Children Programs
- VIRTUS Training
- Completion of a VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children session
- Visit the Archdiocese of Los Angeles VIRTUS page to view upcoming training sessions
- Fingerprinting
- All volunteers must complete ADLA Fingerprinting
- Appointments are available at various churches and schools
- The service is offered at no cost by the Archdiocese
- Access the ADLA – Fingerprinting Schedules for available dates
🛡 Safeguard the Children
A Commitment to Protection, Awareness, and Action
The Safeguard the Children program is part of a nationwide effort initiated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to ensure the safety of all children, youth, and vulnerable adults within the Church’s care.
At our parish and school:
- A Safeguard the Children Committee oversees the implementation of protection policies
- The program includes age-appropriate curriculum for students
- It reinforces safe practices, adult awareness, and reporting procedures
- All efforts are aligned with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
For questions about volunteering, training sessions, or fingerprinting, please contact the School Office at:
📞 (626) 918-6210
Together, we build a community rooted in trust, respect, and care for one another.
