Code of Pastoral Conduct
- Preface
- Preamble
- Responsibility
- Pastoral Standards
- Conduct
- Confidentiality
- Conduct with Minors
- Sexual Conduct
- Harassment
- Records & Information
- Conflicts of Interest
- Reporting & Disclosure
- Administration
- Staff & Volunteer Well-Being
- Volunteer Conduct
Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Definitions
- Personnel
- Legal Guidelines
- Education
- Policy Distribution
- Background Checks
- Reporting & Investigating Allegations
- Reports of Harassment
- False Accusations
Appendices
- Policies & Procedures of the Review Board
- Code of Conduct
- Cue Card for Reporting Abuse
- Implementation
- Parish Checklist
Code of Pastoral Conduct
9. Administration
Employers and supervisors are to treat clergy, staff, and volunteers justly in the day-to-day administrative operations of their ministries.
9.1 Personnel and other administrative decisions made by clergy, staff, and volunteers shall meet civil and canon law obligations and also reflect Catholic social teachings and this Code of Pastoral Conduct.
9.2 No cleric, staff, or volunteer shall use his or her position to exercise unreasonable or inappropriate power and authority.
9.3 Each volunteer providing service to children and minors must read and sign the Code of Conduct. (See Appendix II)
10. Staff or Volunteer Well-being
Clergy, staff, and volunteers have the duty to be responsible for their own spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health.
10.1 Clergy, staff, and volunteers need to be aware of warning signs that indicate potential problems with their own spiritual, physical, mental, and/or emotional health.
10.2 Clergy, staff, and volunteers are advised to seek help immediately whenever they notice behavioral or emotional warning signs in their own professional and/or personal lives.
10.3 Clergy, staff, and volunteers must address their own spiritual needs. Support from a Spiritual Director is highly recommended.
10.4 Inappropriate or illegal use of alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
