Theological Framework
Church as Place and Means of Salvation
Ordination

Diaconate
Diaconal Functions
Implications for Deacon Formation
Implications for Ministry

Administration
Director of Deacons - Job Description
Director of Deacon Formation - Job Description
Formation Committee
Deacon Personnel Board
Life and Ministry Committee

Policies and Procedures
Assignments
Ministerial Agreements
Change of Assignment
Leave of Absence
Laicization
Funeral of a Deacon
Retirement and Leave of Absence
Transfer of Diocese
Married Life of Deacons
Continuing Formation and Spiritual Growth
Ecclesiastical Dress and forms of address
Accountability
Alleged Cases of Sexual Abuse and Child Abuse

Appendix A - Terms
Appendix B - Faculties of Deacons
Appendix C - Ministry Agreement (sample)
Appendix D - Annual Report/Ministry Evaluation (sample)