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Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Deoise na GaillimheChill Mac Duach & Chill Fhionnúrach

Policies & Forms

Parish Safeguarding Checklist/Guide


Policies

Safeguarding Children Policy & Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland (2016)
Safeguarding Children: Parish Handbook (updated 2019)
Leanaí a Chosaint: Lámhleabhar do Pharóistí
Vulnerable Persons Safeguarding Policy (2019)
Communications Policy
Flyer for Parents & Children
Code of Behaviour for Adults Working with Children & Young People
Child Safeguarding & Digital Media: Guidance, Advice & Practice


Consent Forms

Media Consent form for Adults
Media Consent form for Children/Young People


Clergy Visiting the Diocese

Requirements for visiting clergy and persons in any form of consecrated life wishing to be involved in pastoral ministry in the Diocese: please see our Visiting Clergy Protocols.

For clergy of Religious Orders moving to the diocese, please see Protocols for Visiting Religious Order Clergy.
For other members of Religious Orders moving to the diocese, please see Protocols for Visiting Religious Order Members.


Pope John Paul II Awards

Application & Consent Form
Safeguarding Agreement Form
Parish & Social Activities Log


Forms (also available in the Safeguarding Children Parish Handbook)

Form SG-01: Application form for work in church-related activities
Form SG-02: Declaration of workers in church-related activities
Form SG-03: Safeguarding agreement form
Form SG-04: Child & parental/guardian joint consent form
Form SG-05: Accidents/incidents form
Form SG-06: Hazard assessment form
Form SG-07: External groups using church property form
Form SG-08: General complaints form
Form SG-09: Child protection referral form


Reviews

12-Month Review
Safeguarding Review Undertaken by the National Board (2013)