Safeguarding
We have a Safeguarding Parish Rep acting on behalf of Clifton Diocese. All people who undertake any roles within the Parish relating to the vulnerable and children undergo stringent DBS vetting clearances. Click here to email the Rep if you have any queries or concerns relating to safeguarding within the Parish.
St Anthony's parish recognises and follows the CSAS (Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service ) policies and procedures.
What is Safeguarding?
“Being loved and being kept safe go to the very core of the Church’s Ministry to children and vulnerable adults. The work of safeguarding has to be seen within the overall mission of the Church. As she seeks to protect the vulnerable and weak, the Church needs to ‘act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God’. (Micah 6:8). It is a ministry of love and healing and seeks justice for all”.
As Catholics, we recognise that every human being has a value and dignity which we acknowledge as coming directly from God’s creation of male and female in his own image and likeness. This implies a duty to value all people and therefore to support them and protect them from harm.
In the Catholic Church, this is demonstrated by the provision of carefully planned activities for children, young people and adults; supporting families under stress; caring for those hurt by abuse, ministering to and managing those who have caused harm. It is because of these varied ministries that we need to provide a safe environment for all which promotes and supports their wellbeing. This will include carefully selecting and appointing those who work with children, young people or vulnerable adults and responding robustly where concerns arise.
All volunteers and employees working with vulnerable groups must agree to adhere to the Catholic Church’s National Safeguarding Policies before they can be appointed. We are fortunate to have so many people willing and able to help up fulfil our ministry. Please contact the Parish Rep for more information on how to be cleared for volunteer roles.