Monday, January 05, 2009

Child Protection Statement published

Kilcullen Parish has issued a Child Protection Statement, based on the guidance provided in the document Our Children, Our Church, Child Protection Policies and Procedures for the Catholic Church in Ireland.

It details the Parish policy in relation to creating a safe environment for children and young people who participate in Parish activities.

The statement provides contact details for those in the Parish and the Diocese who have responsibility for child protection.

The Statement also outlines a Code of Conduct for clergy, staff and volunteers working with children and young people.

The full text of the document is available here.

Brian Byrne.