Today’s Safeguarding topic: A Child’s rights and responsibilities

Child Protection Week (4-Sep to 9-Sep) If children and young people are not valued, included or respected, there is a greater likelihood that they will be mistreated and that abuse will remain undetected because children and young people do not feel empowered to tell. Encouraging and equipping children and young people to recognise abuse and … Continue reading Today’s Safeguarding topic: A Child’s rights and responsibilities

Today’s Safeguarding topic: Feel safe and be safe

Child Protection Week (4-Sep to 9-Sep) The wellbeing of children and young people in our care must always be our first priority – all children and young people at our parish have the right to feel safe and be safe. Safety ensures the continuation of the many positive and enriching interactions that are afforded to … Continue reading Today’s Safeguarding topic: Feel safe and be safe

Child Protection Week commences today

Child Protection Week (4-Sep to 9-Sep) is a national campaign held each year to raise awareness of child-abuse prevention in our communities. In 2023, the overarching message that ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ will be complemented with the theme ‘Where we start matters.’ Child Protection Week is a good time for … Continue reading Child Protection Week commences today

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to Fathers, Grandfathers, Foster-Fathers, Stepfathers and Spiritual Fathers! Today we celebrate, congratulate, and pray for you who continue to reflect the Divine qualities of fatherhood as you lovingly establish, nourish, and maintain your families. Fathers, thank you the many sacrifices you make for us day after day. You are a blessing, and … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!