Providing a safe, caring environment for young people is not an option for parish youth programmes – it is an essential. While most safety & care principles are common sense, it is important to know what your responsibilities are & when it is necessary to call on someone else for help. It is recommended that EACH volunteer is aware of basic safety and care principles.

Detailing your safety procedures and practices is an important part of developing and reviewing your youth ministry plans. Don’t be tempted to overlook this important aspect of your planning in the excited rush to get to the “fun stuff”.