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This course offers an introduction to key themes of the main areas of Catholic theology. These include fundamental, scriptural, dogmatic, ecclesiological, and ethical concepts that guide the evangelizing mission of the Church. By the end of the course, the attendee will become aware of what the sources of theology are and gain a basic understanding of the main areas of Catholic theology.
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies Understand legal obligations concerning child abuse Identify signs and symptoms of abuse Understand disclosures of abuse Identify core principles of safeguarding Practise professional boundaries effectively Know their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019) Recognise different types of abuse and poor practices Learn a standard response to disclosures of abuse Recognise signs of abuse Identify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies Understand legal obligations concerning child abuse Identify signs and symptoms of abuse Understand disclosures of abuse Identify core principles of safeguarding Practise professional boundaries effectively Know their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019) Recognise different types of abuse and poor practices Learn a standard response to disclosures of abuse Recognise signs of abuse Identify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
Recognising that spirituality plays a vital role in the overall well-being of older adults, this programme integrates spiritual care within the broader context of holistic caregiving. Designed for healthcare support workers and personal caregivers, it equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to address the spiritual needs of those they care for.
This course offers an introduction to key themes of the main areas of Catholic theology. These include fundamental, scriptural, dogmatic, ecclesiological, and ethical concepts that guide the evangelizing mission of the Church. By the end of the course, the attendee will become aware of what the sources of theology are and gain a basic understanding of the main areas of Catholic theology.
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policiesUnderstand legal obligations concerning child abuseIdentify signs and symptoms of abuseUnderstand disclosures of abuseIdentify core principles of safeguardingPractise professional boundaries effectivelyKnow their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)Recognise different types of abuse and poor practicesLearn a standard response to disclosures of abuseRecognise signs of abuseIdentify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies Understand legal obligations concerning child abuse Identify signs and symptoms of abuse Understand disclosures of abuse Identify core principles of safeguarding Practise professional boundaries effectively Know their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019) Recognise different types of abuse and poor practices Learn a standard response to disclosures of abuse Recognise signs of abuse Identify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policiesUnderstand legal obligations concerning child abuseIdentify signs and symptoms of abuseUnderstand disclosures of abuseIdentify core principles of safeguardingPractise professional boundaries effectivelyKnow their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)Recognise different types of abuse and poor practicesLearn a standard response to disclosures of abuseRecognise signs of abuseIdentify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policiesUnderstand legal obligations concerning child abuseIdentify signs and symptoms of abuseUnderstand disclosures of abuseIdentify core principles of safeguardingPractise professional boundaries effectivelyKnow their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)Recognise different types of abuse and poor practicesLearn a standard response to disclosures of abuseRecognise signs of abuseIdentify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
This course aims to equip individuals working in pastoral contexts with the knowledge and skills needed to utilize AI tools effectively. Designed for those with little to no prior knowledge of AI, the course provides a basic understanding of AI systems, their potential applications, and best practices for implementation in pastoral work. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of how AI tools and systems function, an awareness of the positive and negative aspects of such tools, and an understanding of the Church’s position on AI. They will also develop the ability to critically assess which contexts might benefit from introducing AI tools and which would not, as well as gain awareness of some AI tools that might prove useful in pastoral work.
Inspired by Pope Francis and his profound connection to Ignatian spirituality, this course provides an introduction to the essential practice of spiritual discernment. Recognizing the significant role of discernment in the life of the Church and in personal spiritual journeys, this course is designed for those new to the concept. The course does not aim to cover a vast array of content but rather focuses on equipping participants with the basic tools and understanding necessary for further study. Ultimately, the primary objective is to nurture the development of discerning hearts, fostering an ability to navigate life’s complexities with spiritual insight and wisdom.
This short course is designed for employees and volunteers who work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, or who handle their data. Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles of safeguarding and develop skills to create and maintain a safe environment for all individuals in their care.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:Familiarise themselves with safeguarding policiesUnderstand legal obligations concerning child abuseIdentify signs and symptoms of abuseUnderstand disclosures of abuseIdentify core principles of safeguardingPractise professional boundaries effectivelyKnow their legal obligations under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)Recognise different types of abuse and poor practicesLearn a standard response to disclosures of abuseRecognise signs of abuseIdentify appropriate actions to take when concerned and understand who to approach for support
