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Policies and Guidelines for Parish Youth Ministry Programs

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Cover

Table of Contents

Introduction

Preface

Philosophy

100 Series: Youth Ministry Programs

200 Series: Youth Protection

300 Series: Youth Ministry Personnel

400 Series: Administration

500/600 Series: Diocesan Recreation Association

100 Series: Youth Ministry Programs

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P100.10 Youth Ministry Programs(9/08)

G100.11 Themes of a Comprehensive Vision for Youth Ministry (9/08)

G100.12 Components of a Comprehensive Youth Ministry (9/08)

G100.20 Service Activities for Youth (9/08)

G100.21 Accessibility of Counseling Regarding Conscientious Objection (2/03)

P100.30 Systematic Catechesis (9/08)

G100.31 The Ministry of Catechesis (9/08)

P100.32 Selection of Textbooks for Catechetical Programs (9/08)

P100.33 Curriculum: Human Growth and Development (9/08)

G100.40 Youth and the Sunday Mass (9/08)

P100.41 Youth and Liturgical Roles (9/08)

P100.42 Scheduling of Activities – Restrictions (2/03)

P100.50 Collaboration with High School Campus Ministry (2/03)

200 Series: Youth Protection

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P200.10 Policy Regarding Civilian Criminal Background Checks and Child Protection Training for Employees and Volunteers in the Diocese of Columbus (9/08)

P200.20 Reporting Abuse and Neglect (9/08)

P200.21 Diocese of Columbus Complaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor (9/08)

P200.30 Adult Chaperones for Youth Activities (2/03)

P200.40 Code of Conduct for Coordinators of Youth Ministry (9/08)

P200.41 Code of Conduct for Youth Ministry Team Members (9/08)

G200.42 Youth Behavior and Code of Conduct (9/08)

P200.43 Dissemination of the Code of Conduct (9/08)

G200.50 Best Practices for Screening Adult Volunteers (9/08)

G200.51 Best Practices for Screening and Monitoring Adolescent Volunteers (9/08)

G200.60 Best Practices for Monitoring Youth Ministry Facilities (9/08)

P200.61 Youth Ministry Gatherings at Private Residences (9/08)

P200.70 Parental Observation and Other Visitors (9/08)

P200.80 Health and Safety of Youth (2/03)

P200.81 Threats to Welfare and Safety (2/03)

P200.82 Bullying (2/03)

300 Series: Youth Ministry Personnel

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P300.10 Coordinator of Youth Ministry (9/08)

P300.11 Appointment of Coordinator of Youth Ministry (9/08)

P300.12 Professionalism of Youth Ministry Leaders (2/03)

G300.13 Certification of the Coordinator of Youth Ministry (9/08)

G300.14 Salaries for Lay Coordinators of Youth Ministry (2/03)

G300.15 Ongoing Education and Formation (9/08)

G300.16 Sample Job Description – Coordinator of Youth Ministry (2/03)

P300.17 Accountability of the Coordinator of Youth Ministry (2/03)

P300.18 Adherence to Church Teachings (7/14)

P300.20 Recruitment and Selection of Volunteer Youth Ministry Team Members (9/08)

P300.21 Youth Ministry Team Members Responsible for Catechesis (9/08)

P300.30 Harassment Policy for Employees and Adult Volunteers (9/08)

P300.31 Harassment Policy for Youth and Adolescent Volunteers (9/08)

P300.40 Conflict Resolution (9/08)

400 Series: Administration

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P400.10 Review of Publications that Communicate Program Rules and Policies (2/03)

P400.11 Communications between the Youth Ministry Program and the Parish Community (9/08)

G400.12 Communicating Program Rules and Policies (9/08)

P400.13 Web 2.0 (11/10)

P400.20 Public Relations Procedures (9/08)

P400.21 Outside Speakers (9/08)

P400.22 Relations with Local Community Agencies: Fire Drills (2/03)

P400.30 Transportation (9/08)

P400.31 Field Trips (9/08)

P400.32 Overnight Trips (2/03)

P400.40 Accounts and Financial Procedures (9/08)

P400.41 Parish Youth Ministry Facilities (9/08)

P400.50 Drug Prevention (9/08)

P400.51 Administering Prescribed Medication to Youth (2/03)

P400.52 Teen Pregnancy (9/08)

P400.53 AIDS (2/03)

500/600 Series: Diocesan Recreation Association

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G500 Preface (6/13)

P501 List of Sports (6/13)

P502 Team Placement and Playing Time (6/13)

P503 Player Eligibility (8/13)

P504 Forfeit Policy (6/13)

P505 Ejection Policy (6/13)

P506 Coaching Requirements (6/13)

G506.1 Coaching Suggestions (6/13)

P507 Officials Requirements (6/13)

P507.1 Policy Regarding Civilian Criminal Background Checks and Child Protection Training (6/13)

P508 Coach Code of Conduct (6/13)

P508.1 Code of Conduct for Coaches

P508.2 Parent Code of Conduct (6/13)

P508.3 Player Code of Conduct (6/13)

P509 Sunday Games and Practice (6/13)

G509.1 Warm Up Time (6/13)

G510 Sports Physicals (6/13)

P511 Emergency Medical Form (6/13)

P512 Parental Consent (6/13)

P513 Personally Identifiable Information (6/13)

P514 Concussion Policy (6/13)

G515 Guidelines for Athletes with Special Needs (6/13)

P516 Payments to Game Officials (6/13)

P613.0 Athletic Event Payments (10/12)

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Polices

Download the entire Policies and Guidelines for Parish Youth Ministry Manual

100 Series: Youth Ministry Programs

200 Series: Youth Protection

300 Series: Youth Ministry Personnel

400 Series: Administration

500/600 Series: Diocesan Recreation Association