GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPING FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis and the Office of Youth, Young and Adult and Campus Ministry have been working together to develop guidelines for parishes as you begin to plan faith formation programs for the upcoming school year. It is our hope that these guidelines will help you to form a clearer vision of what your program might look like in the coming months.
Please take a moment to read the memo outlining the faith formation guidelines and protocols for in-person ministry.
SUPERVISION OF PROGRAMS WITH MINORS: TELECOMMUNICATION AND DISTANCE LEARNING MINISTRY EVENTS POLICY
The Office of Ethics and Integrity in Ministry has has developed the following policy as it applies to the use of telecommunication systems for distance learning and ministry events with minors. Telecommunication between minors and Church personnel is permitted for legitimate ministry-related purposes and must reflect the Catholic faith and her teachings; transparency and accountability are required. Please take a moment to read the memo on this new policy.
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SUPERVISION OF PROGRAMS WITH MINORS:
TELECOMMUNICATION AND DISTANCE LEARNING MINISTRY EVENTS POLICY
Diocese of Austin policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry apply to the use of telecommunication systems for distance learning and ministry events with minors in much the same manner as for in-person on-site, off-site and overnight ministry and events. Telecommunication between minors and Church personnel is permitted for legitimate ministry-related purposes and must reflect the Catholic faith and her teachings; transparency and accountability are required. Click here for the full policy.