Diocese of Kentucky

DIOCESAN POLICY MANUAL

 

Diocesan Policies and Guidelines 

Click here to download complete Policy Manual

 

Table of Contents (download by sections)

Section I - Introduction

Section II - The Clergy  

Section III - The Laity  

Section IV - The Diocese 

Section V - The Parishes and Missions 

Sections VI, VII, VII - Finance, Communications, Misc 

 

Appendices: (download by document)

Appendix 1 Sample Letters of Agreement for Rectors and
Interim Rectors
Appendix 2 Guidelines for Supply Clergy
Appendix 3 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy (under development)
Appendix 4 Application for Licensing Eucharistic Ministers
and Visitors
Appendix 5 Ordination Exploration Guidelines with
Application (under development)
Appendix 6 Application to the Bishop for the Consent to
Solemnize a Marriage after Divorce or Annulment

Appendix 7 Community Covenant for Youth and Young
Adult Interaction
Appendix 8 Code of Conduct for Protection of Children
and Youth
Appendix 9 Congregation Search and Discernment Manual (under development)
Appendix 10 Bishop's Visitation Form (#1)
Appendix 11 Bishop's Visitation Form (#2)
Appendix 12 Diocesan Audit Program
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