Table of Contents

Book I GENERAL NORMS

Section 1.01:
1.00.01    Organization, Scope and Purpose of this Manual

Book II          THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Section 2.01: The Christian Faithful

2.01.01        Diocesan Mailing List Policy
2.01.02        Policy on Census of Mass Attendance
2.01.03        Policy on the Use of Technology
2.01.04        Diocesan Communications Policy

Section 2.02: Diocesan Priests
2.02.01        Faculties of Diocesan Priests (revised 6/09)
2.02.02        Policy on Remuneration for Priestly Ministry
2.02.03        Employment and Salary Policy for Diocesan Priests (revised 4/09)
2.02.04        Retirement Policy for Diocesan Priests
2.02.05        Support for Newly Ordained Priests
2.02.06        Policy for Priests’ Continuing Education
2.02.07        Policy for Priests’ Retreats
2.02.08        Priests’ Jubilees
2.02.09        Policy on Incardination of Priests
2.02.10        Policy on Life Transition Pay
2.02.11        Policy on Extern Priests
2.02.12        Graduate Studies Policy for Priests

Section 2.03: Permanent Deacons
2.03.01 Policies Concerning Permanent Deacons
2.03.02 Faculties of Permanent Deacons

Section 2.04: Seminarians 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
2.04.05         Summer Placement for Seminarians in Theological Studies

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
2.06.02         Regions of the Diocese of Spokane (revised 6/2009)
2.06.03         Members of the Presbyteral Council (revised 7/2009)
2.06.04         Constitution of the Diocesan Pastoral Council
2.06.05         Members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council
2.06.06         Hispanic Consejo

Section 2.07: Parishes, Pastors
2.07.01         Priests’ Personnel Placement Policy
2.07.02         Members of Priests’ Personnel Board (revised 6/09)
2.07.03         Policy on 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         Catholic Schools
3.03.02         Religious Education Policies
3.03.03         Parental Permission and Release from Liability
3.03.04         Approved Catechetical Texts

Section 3.04: Church - State Relations
3.04.01         Principles for Church Involvement with Political Initiatives (WSCC)
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         Policy Regarding the Completion of Christian Initiation for Baptized Catholics
4.02.02         Guidelines for the Liturgy of Confirmation

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

Section 4.04: Penance
4.04.01         Policy for 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 and Associated Concerns

Section 4.06: Funerals
4.06.01         Policy for the Place of the Funeral Mass
4.06.02         Diocesan Policies for the Order of Christian Funerals
4.06.03         Diocesan Guidelines for the Order of Christian Funerals

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         Policy Concerning Acknowledgment of Gifts
5.01.04         Policy Concerning Diocesan Collections
5.01.05         The Catholic Foundation
5.01.06         Spokane Catholic Investment Trust
5.01.07         SCIT Investment Policy (revised 7/09)

Section 5.02: Administration of Goods
5.02.01         Insurance Policies
5.02.02         Employer Identification Numbers
5.02.03         Cash Handling Procedures
5.02.04         Records Retention
5.02.05         Diocesan Policy on Vehicles
5.02.06         Policy Concerning Endorsement of Commercial Efforts
5.02.07         Norms for Parish Finance Councils
5.02.08         Sample Constitution for a Parish Finance Council
5.02.09         Vehicle Safety Policy
5.02.10         Policy on the Use of Parish Facilities
5.02.11         Medical/Dental Waiver

Section 5.03: Contracts
5.03.01         Deposit and Loan Fund Policy
5.03.02         Periodic Notification of Interest Rate Adjustment
5.03.03         Policy for Building and Remodeling
5.03.04         Essential Elements in a Building Process
5.03.05         Rights and Obligations of Administrators Regarding Contracts, Alienation and Pious Wills

Book VII PROCESSES

Section 7.01:
7.01.01         Resolution of Disputes/Grievances
7.01.02         Administrative Policies for Responding to Allegations of Sexual Abuse and Inappropriate
                   Behavior by Church Personnel
7.01.03         Disclosure Statement for Employees and Volunteers
7.01.04       Advocate for the Petitioner in Marriage Cases