In the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown we believe that children and
young adults should share in the life of the parish through a partnership of
Priests, Group Leaders, the Children themselves and especially their
Parents. As part of the diocesan programme to implement Child Protection
Policies and Procedures, the Parish Pastoral Council has adopted the
following Policy.
‘We in the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, value and encourage the
participation of children and young adults in all parish activities that
enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.
We would like to help parents to encourage their children to serve the Lord,
for He said “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them.” (Mark
10:14)
We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and young people and we
are committed to ensuring that their welfare, protection and support are
paramount.
In keeping with this, we will work to do all in our power, in co-operation
with parents, to create safe environments for our children and young people
engaged in the life of the parish.’
In framing this Policy the Parish Pastoral Council has worked with the
Parish Child Protection Representative, Billy Campbell, and has been guided
by ‘Our Children, Our Church’, published by The Irish Bishops’
Conference. Those who work directly with children and young people within
the Parish have been actively involved in framing the Procedures and Code of
Conduct for Child Protection, which compliment our Policy and which conform
to best practice.
Contacts:
The Parish Child Protection Representative,
Tel: 085 7109195
Mr. Phil Garland,
Tel:
8360314.
Director, Diocesan Child Protection Service,
Holy Cross Diocesan Centre,
Clonliffe College,
Dublin 3.
HSE Dublin South East Child Protection Services,
Tel: 2680320.
Vergemount Hall,
Clonskeagh,
Dublin 6.
Office Hours:
9.00am to 1pm and 2.15-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Gardaí Rathfarnham,
Tel: 6666500.
Gardaí Dundrum,
Tel: 6665600.
