Children and Youth Policy Statement
We the children of St Mary’s Parish Church ask:
- With the assistance of our parents and family to be supported in making choices for and to be involved in the planning of how we worship
- With the assistance of our parents and family to have our voices listened to and considered
- To be recognized as a full part of the Community of the Church
- Not to be shut out or separated from any part of the life of the Church To feel safe and welcome around the Church
- To have the significance of our organizations and activities recognized
We the congregation of the St Mary’s Parish Church commit ourselves:
- To find ways of ensuring that children are actively involved in worship both in planning and participation
- To bring alive the significance of the sacraments of baptism and holy communion to all children of the Church
- To create opportunities to hear and act upon the voices of the children in our parish
- To enable children to develop a sense of belonging and community in their Church
- To recognize that children of all ages can possess a strong faith and have ministries to offer the Church
- To be appropriately supportive to these groups which children feel are central to their lives
- To respect and care for all the children of our communities