The Archdiocese of Dublin and Hartstown Parish value and encourage the participation of children and vulnerable adults in parish liturgies and in Diocesan and parish activities in order to enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. We recognise the dignity and rights of all children and vulnerable adults and are committed to ensuring their protection from all forms of abuse. This commitment is binding on all priests, employees and lay faithful who are employed or who volunteer in our Diocesan offices and agencies, and in our parishes. It extends to all the activities that children and vulnerable adults share in the life of the Church, in our parish and in our Diocese.