Child Protection Policy of St. Brigid’s Parish
Policy Statement

The Parish of St. Brigid’s, Killester, recognises that children and young people are made in the image and likeness of God
and encourages their participation in the liturgies and social, sporting and recreational activities of the parish,
in a manner which respects and enhances that dignity.
The parish will use its best endeavours to ensure that such participation by children and young people
will be in a safe environment, devoid of abuse, whether physical, sexual or emotional.

Parish Child Protection Representatives

Three parishioners have completed the training programme organised by the Diocese. Their function is to:

a. Promote awareness of Church’s Child Protection Policies using notice boards, newsletter and information sessions.

b. Ensure that the public has ready access to Director of Child Protection and his Office
by publicising contact details on notice boards and in newsletter.

c. Facilitate anyone in the parish in bringing an allegation of child abuse to the attention of the Director of Child Protection.

d. Facilitate anyone in the parish who may wish to bring an allegation of child abuse to the Gárdaí or Health Service Executive,  by furnishing the person with relevant addresses and telephone numbers.

e. Arrange for complainant to complete the Incident Report Form for submission to Director of Child Protection.

 For more information, the contact number is 833 2974