Catholic Diocese of Columbus

Policies and Guidelines for Parish Youth Ministry Programs

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• Cover

• Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Preface

• Philosophy

• 100 Series: Youth Ministry Programs

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • P300.20    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

  • 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)