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Activities for Children & Families
The Church of Ireland is keen to support families in growing their Christian faith at this time. We hope that some of the following resources will be helpful for you.
Return to In–Church Worship Protocols for RoI and NI
The Church of Ireland return to in–church worship protocols have been prepared to provide guidance to parishes in relation to the reopening of places of worship that have been closed due to the COVID–19 pandemic.
Organising an online service
A live streaming and recording checklist, photography guidelines, and information on setting up and running online services.
Copyright and online worship
Streamed services have been widely used as a result of the pandemic lockdown and will continue to play a role in making worship widely available in future. This guide provides answers to some frequently asked questions relating to streaming and copyright.
Avoiding advertising and external content
It is strongly recommended that online videos are hosted on an advertisement–free hosting site.
Keeping your video conference secure
Parishes are strongly advised to follow this advice regarding security for video conferencing.
COVID–19: It’s Still Open (template signs for churches)
The buildings may be closed but Church is still open. These sample signs may be helpful for displaying at the front of church buildings at this time.
Guidance for Online Services & AV Content
This advice seeks to assist parishes and dioceses which are providing or considering online worship opportunities or other videos featuring parishioners and others (including children and young people).
Disciples – Resources for the Road to Discipleship
GDPR – Live Streaming & Recording Checklist
This checklist has been developed by the RCB and the Central Communications Board to support parishes in being compliant with data protection legislation when planning to live stream or film a church service.
GDPR – Data Protection & Mailing Lists Guidelines
These guidelines have been developed by the RCB and the Central Communications Board to support each diocese or parish in being compliant with data protection legislation when using mailing lists.
GDPR – Data Protection & Photography Guidelines
These guidelines have been developed by the RCB and the Central Communications Board to support each diocese or parish in being compliant with data protection legislation when using photography. Sample formats for invitations and notices are enclosed.
Financial assistance towards education for Church of Ireland children in the Republic of Ireland
PDF of Grant Awarding Bodies – updated March 2019
Minibus transport in Northern Ireland
Clergy, youth workers, children’s workers, and others who are employed by parishes in Northern Ireland are no longer allowed to drive a minibus for the church without passing a test for a D1 licence. This notice provides information on new guidance from the Department for Infrastructure.
Social Media Guidance & Resources
These guidelines seek to help all members of the Church to use social media in the best way and to help prevent its misuse.
Spiritual care in dementia
A leaflet from the Church and Society Commission providing guidance for ministers, church visitors and family members.
Template for a Parish Social Media Policy
The Central Communications Board has produced a template document which may be used by a Select Vestry for drawing up a brief social media policy for its parish.