Safeguarding Office E-Bulletin – Spring 2021
This issue includes the following;
The Diocesan Safeguarding Strategic Plan Consultation
Diocesan Safeguarding Committee -Membership News
Engaging in Online Ministry with Children and Young People Pilot Update
Update from Philip O’Hara
Safeguarding Support Officers News
Training News
Policies and Procedures Update
Onus Initiative
Vetting News
Consultation on the Development of the Diocesan Safeguarding Plan 2021-2024
The Diocesan Safeguarding Committee is consulting on the development of a new Safeguarding Plan for Down and Connor Diocese covering the next three year period.
We would like to hear from you on the outcomes, the main priorities for Safeguarding in the Diocese over the next three years and the measures that will tell us if we are achieving these.
Click here for information booklet
As part of this consultation the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee is keen to engage with various groups and organisations that have an interest in Church Safeguarding. If you wish to set up an online engagement contact the Safeguarding Office at the email below or by telephone on 028 90492798 and we will respond to you.
Alternatively, provide your input to us by 31 May 2021 by sending a response to office@soddc.org
Amanda Stewart
Amanda Stewart
Diocesan Safeguarding Committee Chair
Parent NI – Back to School or Childcare Setting: Supporting you to support your child
Parent NI is running FREE and confidential one to one sessions with Parent Support Officer Kathy.
March 2021- Update from the Northern Dioceses Vetting Office
Update from the Northern Dioceses Vetting Office
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion- Vetting Requirements
Parish Safeguarding Committee Chairpersons – Have your contact details changed?
It is essential for the Safeguarding Office to hold accurate details on file for your Parish Safeguarding Committee Chairpersons, as we use these contact details to distribute important information and news updates in relation to Safeguarding.
If your Parish Chairperson has changed or if your current Chairperson has changed their contact telephone number or email address, please click on the link below to update the details with the Safeguarding Office.
Parish Safeguarding Committee Chair DATA CAPTURE FORM
Friday 19th February 2021-The Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
The day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse, as agreed by the Bishops of Ireland, will take place on Friday 19th February 2021.
At 1o am, Bishop Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast, to mark this day of prayer.
If you wish to join this mass, you can do so by going to the following webpage:
https://www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral
Safeguarding Office E-Bulletin ( Christmas 2020)
This Issue includes;
Christmas Holiday Arrangements for the Safeguarding Office and Northern Diocese Vetting Office
Farewell to Philip
Introducing the New Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee
The new Three-Year Strategic Plan
ACE’s
Policies Update
Training
Mental Health & Well-Being
Useful Resources
New Parish Safeguarding Committee Handbook
New Parish Safeguarding Committee Handbook
A New Parish Safeguarding Committee Handbook has been developed which provides a ‘go to’ guide offering ‘at a glance’ practical advice for Parish Safeguarding Committees in their role of promoting a culture of safeguarding into the life of Parishes. This can be accessed in the Resources Section of the website.
