Safeguarding Information

As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well being, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this.  We recognise each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.  

All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.  

For all safeguarding information please go to the Safeguarding drop down menu on this website as follows:

For Safeguarding Policy & Guidance Documents please click HERE 

For Safeguarding Forms, Posters and Leaflets please click HERE

For Garda Vetting Forms please click HERE

For those who work in Safeguarding please click HERE

For those responsible for Safeguarding Training please click HERE

For Safeguarding News just click HERE

Listed below are forms, leaflets, posters and guidance which can be downloaded for your convenience.

If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past, you may contact:

Emma Fitzgerald

     Director of Safeguarding / Designated Liaison Person

Office: 053 917 4972  Mobile: 087 718 5541  safeguarding@ferns.ie