Download Resources

The Diocese has created specific download resources for Safeguarding Children. You are welcome to use these in your Parish. The Dioceses takes its guidance from the National Board for safeguarding children in the Catholic Church in Ireland ( add in link to their webpage www.safeguarding.ie ) we have personalised the resources to suit the needs of the Dioceses / parishes. The forms will be updated every 2 years, unless any new legislative changes require earlier updates.

Safeguarding Strategy and Plan 2023/2025
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Safeguarding Communications Plan 2023-2025
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Safeguarding Children Policy National Board 2016
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Guidance on the use of CCTV and Webcams
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Child Safeguarding Statement
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Safeguarding Training Plan 2024
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Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities
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Garda vetting Policy Update May 2021
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Social Media Policy
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Anti-bullying Policy
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Communications Policy
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Complaints Procedure
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Confidentiality
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Mobile Phone Photography
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Personal and Intimate Care Policy
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Whistleblowing Policy
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Adult Zoom Guidelines
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Guidelines for Use of Social Media to Broadcast Mass and Prayers
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Safeguarding Guidance for Church Stewards
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Church Steward Volunteer Form
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Adult Safeguarding Policy
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Safeguarding Policy for Pilgrimages
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Data Protection Notice
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A Safe and Welcoming Church

Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024

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Parish Safeguarding Rep. Information Sheet
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Garda Vetting Invitation Form NVB1
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Garda Vetting parent Consent Form NVB3
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Recruitment and Selection Checklist
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Alter Server Form Application/Consent form 4
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Parent/Guardian Consent Form 2
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Form 8 Volunteer Employee Confidentiality Agreement
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Code of Behaviour for Staff and Volunteers
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Code of Conduct for Young People
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Youth Choir Guidance
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Communicating with Young People
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Child Protection Recording Form
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General Complaints
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Incident/Accident Report
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Guidance for External Groups using Church Property
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Form 10 Use of Church Property by External Groups
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Individuals Use of Property
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What Safeguarding Forms are needs for Children's Ministry
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Online Communication Guidance
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Over 18's Interactive Social Media Permission Form
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Under 18's Interactive Social Media Permission Form
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Who Needs to be Vetted May 2021
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Draft Risk Assessment Children's Ministry
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Draft Risk Assessment Altar Servers
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Youth Ministry Leader Form and Code of Behavior
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Youth Ministry Residential Risk Assessment Form
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Residential Consent and Code of Behaviour
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Activity Forms
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Registration and Parental/ Guardian Consent Form
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Youth Ministry Self Audit form 16
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Garda Vetting Invitation Form NVB1
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Garda Vetting Parent Consent Form NVB3
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Technology Communication Permission Form
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Child Protection Recording Form
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Youth Ministry Form 14 Updated Version
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Online Communication Guidance
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Over 18's Interactive Social Media Permission Form
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Under 18's Interactive Social Media Permission Form
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Youth Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
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TUSLA Child Protection and Welfare Reporting Form
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Retrospective Abuse Report Form
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