Clergy Resources

Guidelines and Norms

2021 Clergy & Lay Employees Comp. & Benefits Handbook

Background Checks

• Steps to Processing Background Checks
• Clergy and Staff Background Screening Application for Clergy
• Volunteer Background Screening Application
• Why Screen Volunteers?

• Baptism Guidelines
• Bishop Sunday Visitation Guidelines
• Bishop Visitation Schedule
• Discretionary Funds
• Parochial Reports

Compensation

• 2021 Compensation and Benefits Handbook
• 2020 Federal Reporting Requirements
• Tax Guide for Clergy

Housing Allowance Worksheets

• Own: PDF Excel
• Parsonage: PDF Excel
• Rental: PDF Excel

Clergy Continuing Formation

• Why Continuing Formation?
• Grant Application: Fillable PDF
• Sabbatical Guidelines

Deacons

• Ministry of Deacons Guidelines

Lay Minister Licenses

• Guidelines for Lay Ministers and Lectors
• Catechist License Application
• Eucharistic Minister Application
• Eucharistic Visitor Application
• Pastoral Leader Application
• Worship Leader Application
• Preacher Application

Transitions

Please visit the Transitions page

For Lay positions, please visit the Lay Positions page.

For an up-to-date Supply Clergy list, please contact Hannah Jarman.

Marriage Guidelines

• Guidelines for Divorced Persons
• Marriage Solemnized Form
• Declaration of Intentions
• Guidelines and Resources for Same-Sex Marriages

Ordination Information

• Ordination for Military Chaplains
• Priesthood: Steps Toward Ordination
• Diaconate: Steps Toward Ordination

Sexual Ethics

• Sexual Ethics and Safeguarding God's Children Online Training
• Standards for Youth and Children's Ministries: In our Parishes
• Standards for Youth and Children's Ministries: On the Diocesan Level
• Sexual Ethics Policy

Health & Wellness Benefits