Official Policies and Procedures

Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors

Note: This document has been revised and the new version is standard and publicly available as of September 05, 2019.

Cover letter regarding the 2019 update: click to read or download
Policy in English: Click to read or download
Index of required forms: Click to read or download
Conviction Matrix for Employees and Volunteers: Click to read or download

Safe Environment Forms

Program Aids:

• Roadmap for Audit Success
• Troubleshooting Training Reports
• Law Enforcement Contacts for Reporting Abuse
• Compliance Evaluation for Parishes – 2020 Cover Letter
• Compliance Evaluation for Parishes (2019 – 2020)
• Master Record for Tracking Requirements (Instructions)
• Master Record for Tracking Requirements (Form)

Background Checks:

• Background Check Form
• Statement of rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Official Policies:

• Social Media Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Pastoral Code of Ethics
• Official Personnel Policy
• Diocesan 1983 Synod Document
• Official Marriage Policy
• Document Retention Policy
• Official Email Policy

Approved Social Media Sites for Use in Ministry and Communication:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Social Media Sites NOT Approved for Use in Ministry and Communication:

• Snapchat
• Tik Tok