Policies
Our work with young people requires us to be professional and accountable.
Two documents are foundational to ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand:
- Tu Kahikatea – the framework for ministry with young people
- Hikoi Tahi – standards for those who minister with young people
Diocesan Forms and Checklists
Building/Facility Checklist
Computer Safety
Consent Forms
Risk Analysis and Management System (RAMS) form
Ratio Checklist
Attendance Register
Volunteer Commitment
Police Vetting
Boundaries
Click here to read more about Diocesan health and safety policies.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding of children and adults is an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church and flows from the gospel.
The Diocesan Youth Team, along with the entire Diocese of Palmerston North, works with the National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS) to implement the National Safeguarding Guidelines for the prevention of and response to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand.
For more information about safeguarding our young people, click here.
Latest News and Resources
Synod reflections
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd Sep, 2022
Two young people share insights from their involvement in the diocesan phase of the Synod 2021–2023 [..]
Young New Zealand pilgrims sought for World Youth Day Lisbon
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd Sep, 2022
Young people from around Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to join a pilgrimage to WYD 2023 [..]
Four winners named in the 2022 Delargey Awards
Bishop
Published on 29th Jun, 2022
Four people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic youth ministry are winners in the 2022 [..]
Four winners named in the 2022 Delargey Awards
Young Catholics
Published on 29th Jun, 2022
Four people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic youth ministry are winners in the 2022 [..]
A community venture in Palmy
Young Catholics
Published on 13th Jun, 2022
Te Ahi Kā o Mātauranga is a beacon of faith life for young people. [..]