SafeR Church Policies and Procedures

Below, you'll find a list of documents that outline the things we have put in place and the ongoing work that we are doing. We are just beginning to collate things here, so check back for more, and if you have any questions or concerns, contact Allie at youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca

• Best Practices for Children's, Youth, and Family Ministry in COVID-19
  • This one page pdf outlines some of our suggested practices for ministry as we continue to navigate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These practices are based primarily on Navigating the New Normal — The Lifting of Public Health Protocols.
    In addition to being a guide for parishes, this document will also be used as a starting place for all ministries offered through our Youth and Family Ministry Team, including the Diocesan Youth Conference and the Community Roots Day Camp Program. 
  • While COVID-19 us no longer a public health emergency, we are still living in a pandemic, so it is worth continuing to think about how we can be proactive in mitigating the spread of all communicable disease. 
• Guidelines for Screening Volunteers for Children's, Youth, or Family Ministry
  • This document outlines the screening practices for volunteers in children's, youth, and family ministry that are used for diocesan volunteers, but also serve as an example for what could be adopted in parishes.