Pastor Playbook

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W.1: Permanent Deacons
Ministry Expectation Form
Deacon Statistical Data Form
Deacon Funeral Arrangements Form

W.3 Extern or Visiting Priests
Priest Personnel Policy
Archdiocese of Washington Child Protection Policy

W.4: October Head Count
Report of Sunday Mass and Vigil Attendance
Parish Procedures
Particular Mass Summary Sheet and Instructions
Particular Mass Tally Form
Report Form of Sunday Mass and Vigil Attendance

W.5: Funerals
Pitching the Good News and Handling the Crisis

W.6: Promotion of Priestly Vocations
www.dcpriest.org

W.8: World Mission Sunday
Pray a World Mission Rosary
National Website

E.1: Background Checks and Safe Environment Training
Child Protection Policy
Circle of Grace
Virtus/Protecting God’s Children
Safe Environment Reporting pages of annual survey

E.2: Annual Catechetical Survey/Safe Environment Reporting
www.adw.org/dre-resources-login  (User ID = ADWDRE
Password = catechist)

E.3: Adolescent Catechesis
Curriculum Guidelines for Adolescent Catechesis
Policies for Parish Adolescent Catechesis
Curriculum Standards Phase II: Adolescent Catechesis

E.4: Human Resources for Catholic Schools
Policies for Catholic Schools (3400)
Employment Policies
SchoolSpring
Child Protection Policy

E.5: Supervision
Policies for Catholic Schools (2410, 2500, 3411)

E.6: Enrollment Management
Marketing Tool Kit for Catholic Schools
Catholic High School Information and Testing Guide– published each June
Annual Calendar
Master To Do List
TADS for student admissions, enrollment and re-enrollment
Catholic High School Admissions Information and Testing Guide
Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program

E.7: Policies for Catholic Schools
Policies for Catholic Schools (2009)
School Operation Manual
Polices for Catholic Schools and Schools Operations Manual
Catholic Identity Standards (1200)
Sacramental Life (1220)
Teaching the Faith (1230)
Schools and Levels of Affiliation (2100)
Pastor or Canonical Administrator (2410)
Lines of Communication (2500)
Major Expansion of Reduction of School Services (2600)
Academic and Religion Standards (3110 -3130)
Professional Standards for Principals and Teachers (3400)
Salary Scales (3450)
Admission Polices for Students (3510)
School Calendar – required days and limited .-days (3530)
School Safety (3540)
Parish Support of Schools (4200)
Setting Tuition Rates (4300)
School Financial Operations and Budget (4400)
School Viability and Planning (4500)

E.8: Student Life and Issues
Policies for Catholic Schools (2009)
Annual School Operations Manual
Child Protection Policy
Bullying
School Safety Protocols and Response
Crisis Intervention Team Manual
School Messenger
Review Policy 2500 for ADW Catholic schools

E.9: Faith Knowledge Assessment (FKA)
Faith Knowledge Assessment FAQ
Policies for Parish Catechesis  – Policy 3160

E.10: Communication
The Messenger
Principal website

E.11: Policies for Catholic Schools
Scantron Performance Series
Faith Knowledge Assessment

E.12: Boards, Committees, Associations, and Agreement
Policies of Catholic Schools (2009) (Policies in Sections 2000, 2400, and 4000)
Handbook for School Advisory Boards
Procedures for Regionalization Agreements
Regional Agreement Template
Principals Website
Contract Review Policies and Procedures
Policies for Catholic Schools (2009)

C.2: Introduction to the Communications Secretariat
Secretariat for Communications
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies

C.3: Calls from a Reporter or TV Producer
Pitching the Good News and Handling the Crisis

C.4: Media Presence at Mass or on Parish Property
Pitching the Good News and Handling the Crisis

C.5: Boy Scouts of America Chartering Process and Pastor
Responsibilities: Office of Youth Ministry/Catholic Youth Organization
Pastors Guide to Scouting (2015)

C.6: CYO Sports (Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, and Rugby)
CYO Sports Policies and Procedures
Child Protection Policy

C.7: Supervision of Youth Minister: Office of Youth Ministry/Catholic Youth Organization
USCCB Renewing the Vision
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Job Description
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies

C.8: Events/Parish Demographics
Pitching the Good News and Handling the Crisis

C.9: Strategic Planning
Indicators of Vitality User’s Guide

C.11: Ethical consultation service
www.ncbcenter.org

C.12: Deafness and Disability Supports and Services
www.adw.org/specialneeds

S.1: Ministry of Charity
Quick Resource Guide
Missionary Childhood Association

S.2: Missionary Childhood Association
Annual Worldwide Children’s Holy Hour
MCA Advent Program: Holy Buckets
MCA Lent Program: National Prayer and Pennies Week
MCA Christmas Artwork Contest
National MCA Website

S.4: Pontifical Mission Societies
National Website

ST.1: Pastoral Vision
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies #110 – 160 ( Overarching Policies)

ST.2: Initial Meeting with Entire Staff
Child Protection Policy

ST.3: First One-on-One Meetings with Direct Reports
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies #: 280, 810 – 860 

ST.4: Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
USCCB Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
NACPA Just Treatment for Those who Work in the Church

ST.6: Child Protection Requirements For Volunteers
Child Protection Policy

ST.14: Disbursements
ADW Parish Accounting Manual section III. 2-3

ST.15: Financial Reporting
Monthly Financial Review by Pastor

ST.17: Workplace Safety
Child Protection Policy
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies #310-370
Catholic Mutual’s Property-Casualty Handbook
Employers and Employees First Report of Injury Form

ST.19: Timekeeping
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies  #: 410 – 541

ST.20: Payroll
Payroll Pay Schedule
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies #: 410 – 540

ST.21: Employee Coaching/Morale
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies

ST.22: Performance Appraisals
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies  #: 710-720

ST.23: Offertory Collection, Counting and Accounting
Calendar of ADW Second Collections
ADW Policy #2009

ST.24: Contracting and Vendor Management
Contract Review Policies and Procedures pages 1-2, Attachment 1

ST.25: Parish Council and Finance Council
ADW Parish and Finance Council Guidelines
Conflict of Interest

ST.26: Endowment and Restricted Fund Governance and Accounting
Endowment Fund governance document
USCCB Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines

ST.29: Policies and Procedures
Contract Review Policies and Procedures; Policy on the Consumption, Distribution, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages; and Fundraising Policy

ST.31: Benefits
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies  #: 610-682

ST.33: Personnel Records
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies  #: 251-252

ST.34: Recruiting, Hiring and Orientation
Archdiocese of Washington Employment Policies #: 210-280

ST.35: Budgeting
ADW Guidance Financial and Administrative Considerations for Pastors

ST.36: Contract and Policy Compliance
Contract Review Policies and Procedures; Policy on the Consumption, Distribution, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages; and Fundraising Policy

ST.37: Use of Parish Facilities
Contract Review Policies and Procedures
Fundraising Policy

ST.38: Insurance Coverage
Catholic Mutual’s Property-Casualty Handbook