Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

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
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 Protocols for Visiting Clergy.

For clergy of Religious Orders moving to the diocese, please see Protocols for Religious Orders.

Forms (also available in the Safeguarding Children Parish Handbook)

SG-01 Application Form

SG-02 Declaration Form

SG-03 Safeguarding Agreement Form

SG-04 Child and Parental/Guardian Joint Consent Form

SG-05 Accidents/Incidents Form

SG-06 Hazard Assessment Form

SG-07 External Groups Using Church Property Form

SG-08 General Complaints Form

SG-09 Data Protection Consent Form

SG-10 Data Protection Confidentiality Agreement Form

SG-11 Parish Review Form

Garda Vetting Guidelines and e-Vetting Invitation Form NVB-1

Parent/Guardian Vetting Consent Form NVB 3