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The Chancery and other departments of the Diocese of Baton Rouge post here various publications, forms and documents which can be accessed by its clergy, lay ministers and other parish staff members for use in their work. Many of these are in .PDF format, readable with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Click here to obtain the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

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Archives Department Documents

bullet Authorization for Release of Information from Sacramental Records
bullet Genealogy Records Request Form
bulletPublished Sacramental Records (Regular Series) Order Form
bulletPublished Slave Records Order Form
bullet Published Slave Records Brochure
bulletPolicies and Procedures for Requesting Copies of Sacramental Records for Genealogical Purposes
bullet Sacramental Records Access and Reproduction Policy

Chancery Documents

bullet2009 revised Pagella and Policies
bulletClergy Curriculum Vitae Form
bulletLegal Records Retention Schedules
bulletParish Boundary Descriptions
bulletParish Records Retention Schedules

Child and Youth Protection Documents

bulletSexual Abuse Policy
bulleteApps Application form
bulletCode of Ethics and Behavior in English (note: The "Volunteer Information Packet" referenced in this Code may be obtained from the Child Protection Site Coordinator of the employee's/volunteer's Church Parish or Catholic School)
bullet Code of Ethics and Behavior in Vietnamese (note: The "Volunteer Information Packet" referenced in this Code may be obtained from the Child Protection Site Coordinator of the employee's/volunteer's Church Parish or Catholic School)
bullet Spanish Language Slideshow: Protegiendo a Nuestros Niños
bulletVietnamese Language Slideshow: Bảo Vệ Con Em Của Chúng Ta
 
bulletCircles of Care Lesson Plans
bulletCircles of Care Implementation Manual
(Circles of Care materials are used with
thanks to the Diocese of Manchester
which originally developed them)
bulletCircles of Care Hand-Out Section for High School
 
bullet Safe and Sacred Learning Community
 
bulletDynamics of Disclosure Training for Teachers Slideshow
bulletDynamics of Disclosure Sign-In Sheet
bulletThe Role of Educators in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect
 

Marriage Preparation Materials

bullet2010 Marriage & Family Life Programs Brochure
bulletSummary of the Currrent (2008) Statewide Catholic Marriage Preparation Guidelines
bulletFull Current (2008) Statewide Catholic Marriage Preparation Guidelines
bulletPre-Nuptial Inquiry Form
bulletFormulario Prematrimonial (Pre-Nuptial Inquiry Form in Spanish)
bulletApplication for Dispensations Form (DBR 1)
(Microsoft Word format)
bulletDisparity of Cult-Mixed Religion Form (DBR 2)
(Microsoft Word format)
bullet1993 Guidelines for Marriages of Roman Catholics and Episcopalians for the Dioceses in Louisiana

Vocations Office

bulletCalled By Name Parish Materials - Full Packet
(some of the individual documents in this packet may be downloaded below)
bulletCalled By Name Brochure - Black & White
bulletCalled By Name Brochure - Color
bulletCalled By Name Bulletin Inserts & Clip Art
bulletCalled By Name Response Card - Black & White
bulletCalled By Name Response Card - Color
bulletCalled By Name Sample Pastor's Letter

Worship Office Documents

bullet2010 Diocesan Liturgical Calendar
bullet2010 Rite of Election Information
bulletRite of Election Basic Information and Registration Form
bulletRite of Election Parish Assignments List
bulletRite of Election Detailed Service Information
bulletRite of Election Evaluation Form
bulletDriving Directions to St. Joseph Cathedral
 
bulletCathedral Adult Confirmation Registration Form
bulletGuidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
bulletHoly Days and Special Observances
bulletSunday Liturgical Notes for Presiders
 
bulletBishop's Letter Regarding Flu Precautions at Liturgy
 
bulletLiturgical Instructions when the Bishop Celebrates
bulletConfirmation Liturgy Full Packet
(individual documents in this packet may be downloaded below)
bulletConfirmation Cover Letter
bulletFall Confirmation Planning Guide
bulletWinter Confirmation Planning Guide
bulletSpring Confirmation Planning Guide
bulletPreparation for Confirmation
bulletConfirmation Liturgical Instructions
bulletConfirmation General Intercessions
bulletMinisterial Roles at Confirmation
bulletAnnouncements at Confirmation
bullet2010-2011 Confirmation Scheduling Request Form
 
bulletWedding Music Guidelines
 

Finance Office Documents and Forms

Personnel Forms

bulletNew Employee Checklist
bulletEmployee Performance Appraisal Form
bulletPersonnel Records Retention Schedules
bulletNew/Change/Terminate Employee Form
(Microsoft Word format)
bulletFamily and/or Medical Leave Request Form

Benefits

bulletShort Term Disability Census Reporting Form (Excel format; see Note above)
bulletElection Not to Participate in Optional Benefits Form
bullet Severance Pay Application Form
bullet Terminated Employee Request for Retirement Benefits

Insurance

bulletCatholic School Student Insurance Claim Form (Notification of Injury)
bulletParish Risk Management Manual
bulletProperty Insurance Building Management Survey Form
bulletSchool Safety Survey Form
bullet Special Event Insurance Coverage Application Form
bulletWho To Ask? Where to Go? Insurance Needs Chart

Accounting

bulletFinancial Records Retention Schedules
bulletFunds Transfer Request Form
bulletChurch Parish Monthly Financial Report Cover Sheet
(Microsoft Word format)
bulletSavings Withdrawal Request Form
bullet Transmittal of General Funds Cover Sheet (Excel format; see Note above)
bullet Savings and Loan Transmittal Cover Sheet (Excel format; see Note above)

FY 2008-2009

bullet 2008-2009 Annual Report Memo for Parishes
bullet2008-2009 Annual Representation Letter for Parishes
bullet2008-2009 Annual Financial Report Cover Sheet (Microsoft Word format)
bullet2008-2009 Annual Financial Report for Parishes (Excel format; see Note above)
 
bullet 2008-2009 Annual Report Memo for Schools
bullet 2008-2009 Annual Representation Letter for Schools
bullet 2008-2009 Annual Financial Report for Schools (Excel format; see Note above)

FY 2010-2011

bullet School Preliminary Budget Report 2010-2011 (Excel format; see Note above)

Other Financial Information

bullet2010 Special Appeals Listing
bulletNon-Profit Status (IRS Group Ruling) and Explanation
 
bulletFinancial Focus Newsletter

Miscellaneous

bulletCatholic Life Center Holidays
bulletDriving Directions to the Catholic Life Center
bulletDriving Directions to St. Joseph Cathedral
bulletCemetery Regulations
bulletLenten Regulations
 

To request that a particular document, publication or form be posted to the diocesan website, please email the Chancery at chancery [at] diobr.org

Last Modified on February 05, 2010
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