POLICY STATEMENT

The parish of St. Patrick's, Dundalk values and encourages the participation of children and young people in all parish activities that will help their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.

The parish recognise and upholds the dignity and rights of all children and is committed to ensuring their safety and well being at all times.

The parish recognises that all involved in working with children have a special duty of care towards them.

There are procedures and a code of conduct in place to implement this policy statement.

We are also committed to reviewing our policy and good practice annually.