Mission Statement:
The aim of the Holy Family Parish is to appreciate the faith of the community that already exists and to extend a welcome to the wider community. By God's grace we will aim to enable more people to come and grow in God's love. We commit ourselves to explore new ways to encourage more involvement and participation of parishioners.
Background to Aughrim Street Parish:
Aughrim Street Parish is based in Stoneybatter, in the northwest of Dublin city. The Church, built in the Gothic style, is considered to be one of the finest in the Archdiocese. The population of the parish has steadily increased and now stands at around 22,500. The parish is quite close to Smithfield, which is part of a major redevelopment for the Northwest Inner City. This has brought many new people to live in the area repeating the pattern of one hundred years ago. It is our hope that our new parishioners will feel as home as the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the original parishioners now do.
Policy Statement on Child Protection:
The Parish of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 values and encourages the participation of children and young people in the parish liturgies and in the activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.
The parish undertakes to do all in its power to create a safe environment for children and young people an d to ensure their protection from physical, sexual and emotionsl abuse.
The Parish is committed to:
Ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.
Minimising risks in order to safeguard the interests of children and young people.
Supporting all abuse victims.
Ensuring that offenders become accountable for their actions.
Working closely with Statuory Authorities to ensure that all allegations of abuse are dealt with justly and promptly.
