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Diocesan Policy Handbook
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Table of Contents
Mission Statement of the Diocese of Central Florida
Vision for the Diocese 2000-2010
A Brief History of the Diocese
Core Values - Bishop Howe's Pastoral Letter of April 15, 2008
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Guidelines for Clergy Compensation Guidelines for Supply Clergy
Retiree Health Care Benefits Policy
Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Central Florida
Documents for Congregations
Disaster Plan
Parish Disaster Plan
LETTERS OF AGREEMENT Assistant Rector
Rector, housing allowance
Rector, housing provided Interim Rector Priest-In-Charge Separation Agreement
Vicar, housing allowance
Vicar, housing provided
ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
Articles of Incorporation for a Parish Model Bylaws for a Parish
Model Bylaws for an Incorporated Mission
Model Bylaws for an Unincorporated Mission
For Lay Ministers
Application for License as a Eucharistic Minister Application for License as a Eucharistic Visitor Application for License as a Worship Leader Guidelines for Eucharistic Ministers & Visitors Guidelines for Licensed Lay Ministries Licensed Lay Ministry (brochure) Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Catechist Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Preacher Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Pastoral Leader For Ordained Ministers
Annual Report Form for Non-Parochial Clergy
Clergy Personal Information Form Code of Ethics for Clergy Continuing Education Fund for Full Time Clergy Continuing Education Policy for Deacons and Priests Guidelines Concerning the Ministry of the Vocational Deacon Sabbatical Leave Guidelines Visitation Guidelines
Discernment
Discernment Process
Have You Ever Thought About Being a Priest/Deacon? (brochure)
Diaconate
What Are the Steps to Becoming a Deacon? (brochure)
Nomination Form (Application) for the Diaconate
Vestry Nomination Form for Discernment Process (deacon)
Priesthood
What Are the Steps to Becoming a Priest? (brochure)
Nomination & Application Form for the Priesthood
Nom.& App. for Reception of clergy ordained by Bishops in Historic Succession
Nom.& App. for Recep. of clergy ordained by Bishops not in Historic Succession
Vestry Nomination Form for Discernment Process (priest)
Vestry Statement of Support for Postulancy (priest)
Vestry Statement of Support for Candidacy (priest)
Background & Testing
Authorization And Release Form
Medical and Psychological Testing Information
Behavior Screening Questionnaire (BSQ)
Life History Questionnaire
Reference Form
Seminarians
Diocesan Financial Support Policy
Remediation Policy for GOEs
PARISH RESOURCES
For Search Committees Elements of a Parish Profile Formation of a Search Committee Vacancy and Search Procedures
Minimum cost for full time clergy - compensation & benefits package
For Vestries and Church Offices Background Inquiry Release Form Clergy Assignment to Vacant Cures Lay Pension Plan Visitation Guidelines
Episcopal Christian Caring Fund
Grant Application
Alcohol Policy
Church Expansion Policies Counseling for Clergy
Deanery Accounting Standards and Guidelines Guidelines for Clergy Discretionary Funds Safe Churches - Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth
Safe Churches - (a duplicate of above but in html format)
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Manual
Sacramental Guidelines
Baptism, Conf., Reception, & Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
Background Statement Re: Christian Marriage
Declaration of Intention
Petition Regarding Judgment of Termination of a Marriage
Visitation Notification Form
Visitation Guidelines
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