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Decree of Promulgation by Bishop Fabre
Manual of Policies Table of Contents
 

1.1  PRIESTS
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1.1.1     Application for Presbyteral Service 

1.1.2     Pagella of Faculties for Priests

1.1.3     Presbyteral Ongoing Formation

1.1.4     Priests’ Time Away 

1.1.5     Remuneration of Priests 

1.1.6     Pastors 

1.1.7     A Parish Priest’s Guide to the Code of Canon Law 

1.1.8     Priest Personnel Committee

1.1.9     Rectory Guests

1.1.10   Retirement of Diocesan Priests 

1.2  DEACONS

1.2.1   Pagella of Faculties for Deacons

1.2.2   The Remuneration of Deacons

1.2.3   Application for Diaconal Service

1.3  SEMINARIANS
Policies regarding seminarians are currently in production.
 

1.4  RELIGIOUS

1.4.1   Application for Service by a Woman or Man Religious
 

1.5  PARISHES

1.5.1   Parish Membership

1.5.2   Fairs and Festivals

1.5.3   Parishes and Political Activity
 

1.6  CEMETERIES

1.6.0   Cemeteries Preamble

1.6.1   Cemeteries Definitions

1.6.2   Purpose of a Cemetery

1.6.3   Admission to Cemetery

1.6.4   Arrangements for Funerals and Interments

1.6.5   Interment and Removal Procedure

1.6.6   Correction of Errors

1.6.7   Rights and Obligation of Plot Owners

1.6.8   Titles, Transfers, and Assignments

1.6.9   Service Charges and Payments

1.6.10   Right to Replat

1.6.11   No Easements Granted

1.6.12   Use of Cemetery

1.6.13   Conduct in Cemetery

1.6.14   Grading and Improvements

1.6.15   Cemetery Hours

1.6.16   Outside Worker

1.6.17   Cemetery Employees

1.6.18   Loss or Damage

1.6.19   Plot Owner’s Change of Address

1.6.20   Care and Maintenance

1.6.21   Perpetual Care

1.6.22   Memorials and Rules for Memorial Work

1.6.23   Mausoleums, Tombs, and Copings

1.6.24   Receiving Vaults

1.6.25   Policies for Cemeteries In General

1.6.26   The Extra-ordinary Use of Catholic Cemeteries

1.7  REVISIONS TO THE MANUAL OF POLICIES

1.7.1   Procedure for Revisions to the Manual of Policies

2.1  SAFE ENVIRONMENT

2.1.1   Abuse or Neglect of Minors in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

2.1.2   Child and Youth Protection-Safe Environment Training

2.1.3   Mandated Reporter Informational Flyer

2.1.4   Professional Code of Conduct

2.2  GENERAL POLICIES

2.2.1  INTRODUCTION

2.2.1.1   The Nature and Significance of this Employee Policy Section of the Manual

2.2.1.2   Mission, Sprituality, and Community

2.2.1.3   Catholic Employer Expectations

2.2.1.4   Management's Rights and Responsibilities
 

2.2.2  GENERAL WORKPLACE POLICIES

2.2.2.1   Nature of Employment Relationship

2.2.2.2   Equal Employment Opportunity

2.2.2.3   Americans with Disabilities Act

2.2.2.4   Sexual Harassment

2.2.2.5   Other Harassment

2.2.2.6   Drug Free Workplace

2.2.2.7   Weapons-Workplace Violence

2.2.2.8   Solicitation and Distribution
 

2.2.3  EMPLOYMENT

2.2.3.1   Hiring

2.2.3.2   Background and Reference Checks

2.2.3.3   Physical Examination

2.2.3.4   Orientation of New Employees

2.2.3.5   Introductory Period

2.2.3.6   Personnel Records

2.2.3.7   Employment of Relatives

2.2.3.8   Minimum Age

2.2.3.9   Employment Status

2.2.3.10   Re-Employment
 

2.2.4  JOB PERFORMANCE AND WORK EXPECTATION

2.2.4.1   Regular Work Schedules

2.2.4.2   Alternative Work Schedules

2.2.4.3   Timekeeping

2.2.4.4   Attendance and Notification of Absence

2.2.4.5   Lunch Breaks

2.2.4.6   Confidentiality

2.2.4.7   Job Description

2.2.4.8   Employee Performance Evaluations

2.2.4.9   Performance Improvement Plan

2.2.4.10   Standards of Conduct

2.2.4.11   Disciplinary Process

2.2.4.12   Grievance Process

2.2.4.13   Electronic Resources

2.2.4.14   Telephone and Mail Use

2.2.4.15   Internet Use

2.2.4.16   Acceptable Use of Electronic Communications

2.2.4.17   Working Attire

2.2.4.18   Personal Effects

2.2.4.19   Right to Inspect

2.2.4.20   Conflicts of Interest

2.2.4.21   Outside Employment
 

2.2.5  REMUNERATION

2.2.5.1   Compensation Program

2.2.5.2   Payroll

2.2.5.3   Overtime Pay

2.2.5.4   Business Travel Related Expense Reimbursement

2.2.5.5   Payment for Outside Work or Activities

2.2.5.6   Garnishments

2.2.5.7   On-Call-Call-Back Pay

2.2.5.8   Closed due to Weather or other Paid Time Off
 

2.2.6  SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT

2.2.6.1   Retirement

2.2.6.2   Resignation

2.2.6.3   Termination

2.2.6.4   Layoff

2.2.6.5   Exit Interview

2.2.7  LEAVE

2.2.7.1   Vacation

2.2.7.2   Holidays

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2.2.7.3   Sick Leave

2.2.7.4   Family and Medical Leave

2.2.7.5   Bereavement Leave

2.2.7.6   Jury Duty

2.2.7.7   Military Leave

2.2.7.8   Leave without Pay

2.2.7.9   Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Related Medical Conditions
 

2.2.8  BENEFITS

2.2.8.1   Benefit Program Disclaimer

2.2.8.2   Employee Group Insurance and Retirement Plans

2.2.8.3   Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

2.2.8.4   Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage

2.2.8.5   Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage

2.2.8.6   Unemployment Benefits

2.2.8.7   Severance Pay

2.2.8.8   Recognition Programs

2.2.9  FACILITIES

2.2.9.1   Emergency Closure of Buildings

2.2.9.2   Building Security

2.2.9.3   Emergency Management Procedures

2.2.9.4   Visitor Policy

2.2.9.5   Parking

2.2.9.6   Smoking

3.1  CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
The 'Catholic Schools Handbook of Policies' below  links to the 'School Administrative Resources' page which is password protected for our school administrators.

3.1.1   Catholic Schools Handbook of Policies

3.1.2   Policy Regarding Out-of-Parish Fees for Parochial Schools

3.2  YOUTH FORMATION

3.2.1   Policy Regarding Weapons and Youth Formation

3.3  ADULT FORMATION

Policies for Adult Formation are not requisite at this time.

3.4  COMMUNICATONS

3.4.1   Policy Regarding Websites and Social Media

4.1  HOLY MASS

4.1.1   Policy Regarding Mass Stipends

4.1.2   Policy Regarding Mass Outside of a Church Building

4.2  PARTICULAR LAW REGARDING LITURGY AND SACRAMENTS  

4.2.1   Particular Law Regarding Liturgy and Sacraments

4.2.2   Suggested Donations for Sacraments
 

4.3  A PARISH PRIEST'S GUIDE TO THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

4.3.1   A Parish Priest's Guide to the Sacraments of Initiation
 

4.4  MARRIAGE PREPARATION

4.4.1   Guidelines for Marriage Preparation

5.1   Business and Administration

5.2   Policy for the Processing of Weekly Collections

5.3   Policy Regarding Cathedraticum

5.4   Policy Regarding Central Finance

5.5   Policy Regarding Checking Accounts for Parishes and Schools

5.6   Policy Regarding Requisite Parish and School Computing Capabilities

5.7   Policy Regarding Major Purchase and Expenses 

5.8   Policy Regarding the Use of Automobiles by Religious

5.9   Policy Regarding Transportation within Ministry

6.1   Pastor's Checklist for Receiving a Newly-Arriving International Priest

6.2   Guidelines for Marriage of Roman Catholics and Episcopalians for the Dioceses in Louisiana