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The Immediate Response

Guidance for an initial response

What should I do in the first instance?
In this section, we hope to offer some suggestions and resources that may help guide your initial response.

In the first instance, your school community should gather as soon as is possible: the speed at which information travels because of soial media is inescapable and it will be your sincere hope that young people find out what has happened in a secure environment surrounded by people that they trust.

You may find it helpful for the following actions to form part of your immediate response:
  1. Stick to the facts and communicate these using clear language (especially for younger children) and ensure that the message is consistent (one person may be asked to deliver the news). You'll find examples of how to communicate this for Primary by clicking here and for Secondary by clicking here. 
  2. Prayer: join together in a simple prayer, something familiar and not too long ( Our Father, Eternal Rest, Sign of Peace) You may wish to accompany this with an action - the lighting of a candle, bringing forward of a flower, for example. You may wish to use the Short Time of Prayer below.
  3. Communication with the family specifically (inc. existing family within the school)
  4. A letter to inform parents of what has happened (template below)
  5. Sending a Mass Card to immediate family (printable templates below which your PP/Chaplain should be asked to sign)

You may also wish to contact your Parish Priest/School Chaplain and/or the Archdiocese/Diocese
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Short Time of Prayer
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Sad News Template letter for Parents/Carers
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Printable Mass Card Option 1
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Printable Mass Card Option 2
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  • Schools
  • Meet the Team
  • Advent 2020
  • APHTA
  • Primary
    • Confirmation
    • Archdiocesan DHT Association
    • GLP Resources
    • TIOF Primary Resources
    • CLPL for Primary Schools
  • Secondary
    • TIOF BGE
    • Senior Phase >
      • S6 Faith and Reason
    • Certificate of Service
  • PTRE
  • Additional Support for Learning
  • Parish Catechesis
  • Award in Catholic Theological Education
  • Life Long Faith Formation
  • Feedback
  • CLPL Events & Resources
    • CLPL Presentations
  • Charities
  • Useful Links & resources
    • Websites
    • Apps
    • Youtube Channels
    • Podcasts
  • Prayer Resources
  • Photo Gallery
  • May Resources - Honouring Mary
  • 2018 Celebrations
  • Jesus the Teacher
  • Vocations 2020
  • 2018 Exhibition Booklet
  • Spiritual Development for Staff in Catholic Schools
  • Introduction to Working in a Catholic School
  • Sacramental Preparation at Home
  • First Friday Mass