The purpose of the Archdiocese of Washington’s Policy on the Consumption, Distribution, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages is to provide guidelines for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages at events. This policy is based on our moral and legal responsibilities to those attending the event where alcohol is served and to the community at large. As always, this policy calls for all parishes to strictly enforce all alcoholic beverage controls as required by law, and provides for common-sense best practices, which will enable the parish to handle alcohol in a responsible, safe manner. Most especially, the policy clarifies that pastors, administrators, event chairpersons, or anyone serving alcohol must not tolerate underage drinking at any event.
Policy on the Consumption, Distribution & Sale of Alcoholic Beverages