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Bishop's Policies

Section 1.1
    

1.1 Contents - Bishop's Policies

 

Policy 1.1.1 Baptismal Discipline

 

Policy 1.1.2 Children and Communion

 

Policy 1.1.3 Confirmation

 

Policy 1.1.4Administration of Communion from the Reserved Sacrament (Diaconal and Lay) (Feb 2024)

 

Policy 1.1.5 Christian Burial

 

Policy 1.1.6 Holy Matrimony

 

Policy 1.1.7 Anointing of the Sick 

 

Policy 1.1.8 Protocol

 

Policy 1.1.9 Expectatons of Ordained Ministry Replaced by Guideline 1.1.23

 

Policy 1.1.10 Celebration of New Ministries

 

Policy 1.1.11 Directives in the Matter of Exorcism

 

Policy 1.1.12 Inclusive Language in Liturgy

 

Policy 1.1.13 Bible, Authorized versions

 

Policy 1.1.14 Refugee Sponsorship

 

Policy 1.1.15 Deployment of Clergy and Lay Professionals

 

Policy 1.1.16 Clergy Assisting in Parishes

 

 Policy 1.1.17 Expectations of Parishes Replaced by Guideline 1.1.23

 

 Policy 1.1.18 Spiritual Direction

 

 Policy 1.1.19 Guidelines for Common Worship

 

 Policy 1.1.20 Anglican-Lutheran Appointments

 
 Policy 1.1.21 Community of Associate Parish Priests - Sept. 2025

 

Policy 1.1.22 Liturgical Role of a Deacon

 

 Policy 1.1.23 Episcopal Guidelines for Healthy Parish Life

 

 Policy 1.1.24 A Pastoral and Liturgical Guideline for Civilly Married Same Sex Couples - suspended June 22nd, 2022

 

 Policy 1.1.25 Diocesan SafeR Church Policy

 

 Policy 1.1.26 The Expression of the Diaconate in the Diocese

 

 

 

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