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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

bullet2005 revised Pagella and Policies
bulletClergy Curriculum Vitae Form
bullet2007 Spiritual and Pastoral Report Form

Child and Youth Protection Documents

bulletSexual Abuse Policy
bulleteApps Application form
bulletCode of Ethics and Behavior (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
 
bulletSafe Summer Initiative -
bulletChildren's Poster
bulletParents' Booklet
bullet Help in Selecting a Good Summer Camp

Marriage Preparation Materials

bullet2008 Marriage & Family Life Programs Brochure
bulletSummary of the 2008 Statewide Catholic Marriage Preparation Guidelines
bulletFull 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

Worship Office Documents

bullet2008 Diocesan Liturgical Calendar
bullet2008 RCIA Rite of Election
bulletIntroductory Information and Registration Form
bulletDetailed Information for Participants
bulletDriving Directions to St. Joseph Cathedral
bulletEvaluation Form (for use afterward)
bulletParish Assignments
bulletGuidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
bulletHoly Days and Special Observances
bulletSunday Liturgical Notes for Presiders
 
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
bullet2009-2010 Confirmation Scheduling Request Form
 
bulletWedding Music Guidelines
 

Finance Office Documents and Forms

Personnel Forms

bulletNew Employee Checklist
bulletEmployee Performance Appraisal Form
bulletNew/Change Employee Form
(Microsoft Word format)

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
bullet Special Event Insurance Coverage Application Form

Accounting

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)
bulletSavings and Loan Transmittal Cover Sheet (Excel format; see Note above)
 
bulletFY 2006-2007
bulletAnnual Church Report Cover Sheet
(Microsoft Word format)
bullet Representation Cover Letter for Parish Annual Report (Microsoft Word format)
bulletForms Package for 2006-2007 Parish Annual Report (Excel format; see Note above)
bulletRepresentation Cover Letter for School Annual Report (Microsoft Word format)
bulletForms Package for 2006-2007 School Annual Report (Excel format; see Note above)
 
bulletNEW 2008-2009 School Preliminary Budget Report (Excel format; see Note above)

Other Financial

bullet2008 Special Appeals Listing
bulletDriving Directions to St. Joseph Cathedral
bulletNon-Profit Status (IRS Group Ruling)
 

Miscellaneous

bulletCatholic Life Center Holidays
bulletMap and Directions to the Catholic Life Center
bulletCemetery Regulations
bulletLenten Regulations

To request that a particular document, publication or form be posted to the diocesan website, please e-mail the Chancery at chancery@diobr.org

Last Modified on April 06, 2008
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