Introduces safeguarding as a core Christian and pastoral duty. Explores authority, trust, power imbalance, and why good intentions are never enough. Establishes the clergy standard of care expected throughout the course.

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1.0 Introduction to Module 1

1.1 Safeguarding as shepherding and holy duty

1.2 Human dignity and the moral centre of safeguarding

1.3 Authority, trust, and accountability in clergy ministry

1.4 Why “good intentions” are not enough

1.5 The Church’s moral obligation to protect

1.6 The clergy standard of care

1.7 What safe ministry looks like under pressure

1.8 Safeguarding as part of sacramental life

1.9 Personal formation: the interior life of a safeguarding minister

1.10 Learning media for Module 1 (context-building)

1.11 Practical module exercises

1.12 Module 1 Summary

Quiz: Module 1 — Safeguarding Theology and the Clergy Standard of Care

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