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BOOK I - GENERAL NORMS
Section 1.01 Organization, Scope and Purpose
1.01.01
Organization, Scope and Purpose
BOOK II - THE PEOPLE OF GOD
Section 2.01 The Christian Faithful
2.01.01
Diocesan Mailing List Policy
- Revised May 2010
2.01.02
Census of Mass Attendance
2.01.03
Use of Technology
(adapted from the Lay Employee Handbook, established 2016)
2.01.04
Diocesan Communication Policy
2.01.05
Office of Child and Youth Protection
Section 2.02 Diocesan Priests
2.02.01
Faculties of Diocesan Priests
- Revised May 2018
2.02.02
Priests' Compensation Policy
- Revised May 2019
2.02.02 A -
Priests' Compensation Scale
(revised May, 2019)
2.02.02 B -
Priest Employment Agreement
2.02.02 C -
Fair Market Calculation Worksheet
2.02.02 D -
Mileage Calculation Worksheet
2.02.02 E -
Schedule of Allowances
2.02.03
Mass Stipends, Stole Fees, Substitute Compensation
- Established September 2015
2.02.04
Retirement Policy for Diocesan Priests
- Revised October 14, 2019
2.02.05
Support for Newly Ordained Priests
2.02.06
Continuing Education and Formation of Priests/Sabbaticals
- Revised May 2014
2.02.07
Priests' Retreats
2.02.08
Priests' Jubilees
- Revised July 2017
2.02.09
Incardination of Priests
2.02.10
Life Transistion Pay
2.02.11
Testimonial Letters
- Revised July 2020
2.02.12
Graduate Studies Policy for Priests
2.02.13
Funeral Rites for Priests and Deacons
- Established April 2010
Section 2.03 Permanent Deacons
2.03.02
Faculties of Permanent Deacons
Section 2.04 Seminarian and Seminary Formation
2.04.01
Priestly Formation Personnel
2.04.02
Candidates for Priestly Formation
2.04.03
Parochial Guidance for Response to Inquiries
2.04.04
Financial Policy for Diocesan Seminarians
- Revised April 2013
2.04.05
Summer Placement for Seminarians in Theological Studies
- Revised April 2010
2.04.06
File Maintenance for Seminarians
- Established March 2010
Section 2.05 Religious
2.05.01
Salary Schedule for Women Religious
2.05.02
Sample Agreement between Bishop and Religious Superior
Section 2.06 Diocesan Structures
2.06.01
Constitution of the Diocesan Presbyteral Council
- Revised 11/2018
2.06.02
Members of Presbyteral Council
- Revised September 2020
2.06.03
College of Consultors Constitution
- Revised October 2015
2.06.04
Regional Personnel
- Revised September 2020
2.06.05
Constitution, Diocesan Pastoral Council
- Revised August 2014
2.06.06
Members, Diocesan Pastoral Council
- Revised December 2014
Section 2.07 Parishes, Pastors
2.07.01
Priests' Personnel Placement Policy
- Revised October 2015
2.07.02
Members of the Priests' Personnel Board
- Revised October 2019
2.07.03
Alternative Residence for Priests
2.07.04
Norms for Councils in Parishes
2.07.05
Sample Constitution for Parish Councils
BOOK III - THE TEACHING OFFICE OF THE CHURCH
Section 3.01 Ministry of the Divine Word
3.01.01
Prayer and Worship with Separated Christians
Section 3.02 Missionary Action of the Church
3.02.01
Mission Appeals
3.02.02
The Guatemala Commission
3.02.03
Ministerial Covenant with the Diocese of Sololá
Section 3.03 Catholic Education
3.03.01
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3.03.02
Religious Education Policies
3.03.03
Parental Permission and Release from Liability
3.03.04
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3.03.05
Guest Speakers from other Dioceses
- Revised September 2012
Section 3.04 Church - State Relations
3.04.01
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3.04.02
Guidelines for Political Advocacy (WSCC)
Section 3.05 Profession of Faith
3.05.01
Profession of Faith for a Pastor upon Assuming Office
BOOK IV - THE OFFICE OF SANCTIFYING IN THE CHURCH
Section 4.01 Baptism
4.01.01
Pastoral Guidelines for Infant Baptism (Region XII)
Section 4.02 Christian Initiation
4.02.01
Completion of Christian Initiation for Baptized Catholics
4.02.01
Realizacion de la Iniciacion Cristiana para los Catolicos Bautizados
4.02.02
Guidelines for the Liturgy of Confirmation
- Established September 2012
Section 4.03 The Holy Eucharist
4.03.01
Guidelines for Concelebrated Liturgies
4.03.02
Holy Days of Obligation
4.03.03
Use of Low Gluten Bread and Mustum
4.03.04
Diocesan Norms for Third Edition of the Roman Missal
4.03.05
Protocol: Vesting of Priests and Deacons
4.03.06
Transfer of Dedication
Section 4.04 Penance
4.04.01
First Penance
4.04.02
Guidelines for General Absolution
Section 4.05 Marriage
4.05.01
Pastoral Policy for Marriage
4.05.02
Use of Non-Catholic Facilities for Weddings
(revised May 2018)
Section 4.06 Funerals
4.06.01
Funeral Rites
(revised October 2013)
4.06.02
Celebración de Ritos Funerarios
Section 4.07 Miscellaneous Information
4.07.01
Obtaining Tickets for a Papal Audience
4.07.02
Obtaining a Papal Blessing Parchment
BOOK V - THE TEMPORAL GOODS OF THE CHURCH
Section 5.01 Acquisition of Goods
5.01.01
The Annual Catholic Appeal
5.01.02
Parish Goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal
5.01.03
Acknowledgment of Gifts
5.01.04
Diocesan Collections
5.01.05
The Catholic Foundation
Section 5.02 Administration of Goods
5.02.01
Insurance Policies
(revised February 2016)
5.02.02
Employer Identification Numbers
5.02.03
Cash Handling Procedures
(revised February 2018)
5.02.04
Records Retention
5.02.05
Vehicle Safety
(revised May 2017)
5.02.06
Endorsement of Commerical Efforts
5.02.07
Norms for Parish Finance Councils
5.02.08
Sample Constitution for a Parish Finance Council
5.02.10
Use of Parish Facilities
5.02.11
Medical/Dental Waiver
5.02.12
Insurance and Salary Scale
5.02.13
Parish Corporations & Boards of Directors
(revised 11/2018)
5.02.14
Centralized Payroll
Established October 2014
5.02.15
Diocesan Finance Council Members
(revised 10/2015)
5.02.16
Offertory Collection and Cash Handling Procedures
(effective 2/9/2018)
Section 5.03 Contracts
5.03.01
Deposit and Loan Fund Policy
5.03.02
Periodic Notification of Interest Rate Adjustment
5.03.03
Building and Remodeling
- Revised March 29, 2017
5.03.04
Contract Review Policy
- April 24, 2017
5.03.05
Rights and Obligations of Administrators regarding Contracts, Alienation and Pious Wills
BOOK VII - PROCESSES
Section 7.01 Processes
7.01.01
Resolution of Disputes/Grievances
7.01.02
Administrative Policies for responding to Allegations
(revised 8/2017)
7.01.02
Politicas para responder a Alegaciones
7.01.03
Disclosure Statement
(updated January 2018)
7.01.04
Advocate for the Petitioner in Marriage Cases