The Immaculate Heart of Mary is blessed with several parish groups (Rosary, Neocatechumenal Way, Legion of Mary) that our parishioners are welcome to be a part of. These voluntary groups provide an additional opportunity for spiritual enrichment and do not detract from the fundamental pastoral and sacramental activities of the Church. Everyone is invited to participate in any of or all of these groups, as often as they feel comfortable.
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY.
We consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority. We too acknowledge that children, young people and adults at risk may require additional safeguards to promote their participation, wellbeing and safety.
Clergy, employees and volunteers are committed to upholding the right to safety of all persons. They must participate in creating a culture of safety supported by policies, practices and procedures that strive to prevent abuse in the first instance and to respond appropriately and effectively if abuse does occur. We respect the human dignity of each person and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming Church that enables its people to grow and develop in their faith freely and in a caring and supportive environment.
Please find attached the following Links
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Statement of Commitment
Safeguarding Children and Young people Code of Conduct
Code Conduct Declaration
If you have already obtained a Working With Children Card, please link it to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish . You will find the link in the “Links” bar of the website. https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/current-cardholders/update-my-details
To Apply for a Working with Children Card https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply
Police Check: https://auspost.com.au/police-checks
My dear parishioners
It is time to go and to give thanks to you for your faithfulness to Christ and the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary.
I do not have words to say: Forgive me for that. However, it has been a great and rewarding experience; you instructed me and I in turn instructed you through the Gospel…
Please find attached the following link