Parish Council

Policy Consultation

Policies are intended to help the parish tie together its mission, vision, values, and culture into clearly written and executable understandings. Policies are approved by the pastor/pastoral administrator in consultation with parish staff, pastoral council, committees, or others with knowledge pertinent to the particular matter.

The process of policy consultation with the pastoral council includes:
1. Researching and data gathering.
2. Consulting with those responsible for carrying out the policy.
3. Identifying multiple policy alternatives for consideration.
4. Offering a recommendation to the pastor/pastoral administrator for his approval.
5. Communicating the approved policy to the parish community.