Safeguarding Roles within Diocesan & Statutory Services: Sacristan

Sacristan

Role: To ensure that the sacristy protocol is adhered to and that safe practise and codes of behaviour are maintained and all safeguarding concerns are addressed in compliance with Diocesan policy and procedures. Sacristans must:

• Complete the application form (Appendix 6)
• Complete Garda vetting
• Complete the prescribed one-day safeguarding training programme every three years

Roles Document

Safeguarding Roles

• Bishop

• Director of safeguarding

• Designated liaison person (DLP)

• Advisory panel

• Support Person

• Advisor

• Safeguarding committee

• Safeguarding trainers

• Local safeguarding representative (LSR)

• National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI)

• National Case Management Committee (NCMC)

• Leaders of Youth Ministry

• Sacristan

• Parish safeguarding representative:

• Support Persons