UPDATE Oct 2026- Behind the Screens Safeguarding in a Digital World

The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland have put together a four session training programme called “Behind the Screens”.

Looking at the positives, negatives and complexity of our young people’s engagement in the online world.

This programme is targeted for personnel and volunteers directly engaged in children’s ministry, faith formation, youth work, youth ministry and pastoral care.

This training programme is being facilitated by the National Board at a cost of 20 euro per session.

You can apply via the links below;

 

4 NOVEMBER 2026

National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland – Beyond the Screen: Understanding Digital Risk, Grooming and Safeguarding in Faith Communities – Session 1 via Zoom at 3pm-Training Events

 

9 NOVEMBER 2026

National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland – Beyond the Screen: Understanding Digital Risk, Grooming and Safeguarding in Faith Communities – Session 2-Training Events

 

18 NOVEMBER 2026

National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland – Beyond the Screen: Understanding Digital Risk, Grooming and Safeguarding in Faith Communities – Session 3-Training Events

 

9 DECEMBER 2026

National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland – Beyond the Screen: Understanding Digital Risk, Grooming and Safeguarding in Faith Communities – Session 4-Training Events