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Here are a variety of tools for your reference as you perform your work in the Archdiocese. It is divided by offices at the Pastoral Center.
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LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE
Child Advocacy
The Office of Child Advocacy, Implementation and Oversight is responsible for the implementation of all policies and procedures that the Cardinal promulgates in the archdiocese for the protection of children and prevention of their abuse.Office of Background Screening
Background screening is a tool the Church uses to secure the safety of our children, youth, elderly and the disabled. This office works diligently to ensure that all Archdiocesan and Religious Order clergy, educators, volunteers, parish and school staff as well as men in preparation for the priesthood and deaconate are properly screened by evaluating each individual’s CORI (criminal offender record information.)- CORI Forms (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Frequently Asked Questions about CORI Background Checks
- Examples of Ministries Required to CORI Their Members
Risk Management
The mission of the Office of Risk Management is to provide Catholic parishes and institutions with the highest quality professional risk management services and insurance and protection programs that are tailored and sensitive to the unique issues, relationships and risks of Catholic non-profit organizations. We strive to provide these products and services at costs that bring substantial savings to each of our participating organizations. Our services include all lines of protection: insurance, loss control and risk management, claims and litigation management, and training and consultation.- Field Trip Guidelines
- Minor Waiver (Permission, Liability, Medical Form)
- Social Media Guidelines
- Volunteer Drivers
- Quarterly Newsletter
Respect Life Education
The Respect Life Education Office works collaboratively with parishes, schools, and other archdiocesan agencies to help parents and students better understand and appreciate the gift of human life and the dignity of the human person.A Brief Guide to CORI, PGC/Virtus, and Safe Environment Requirements and Implementation
MINISTERIAL AND PASTORALChaplaincy
The Chaplaincy Office provides pastoral care to those in prisons, hospitals, college campuses, and parish pastoral care related to illness, addiction, and grief.Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship
The Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship exists to help move forward Cardinal Sean's objective of strengthening the work of the New Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Boston as expressed in the introduction of Disciples in Mission.The Secretariat works closely with all the offices of Central Ministries to strengthen our alignment to the Cardinal's vision for the New Evangelization. We serve parishes as they develop and implement their local pastoral plans. It is our goal to be available to the clergy and the leaders of the parishes of the Archdiocese in ways that will be most helpful to them.
The Secretariat, organized into its four constituent offices, is oriented toward the direct support of all parishes and institutions as they strive to evangelize and to form disciples.
1. The Office of Pastoral Planning
The mission of the Archdiocese is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pastoral Planning is the process we use to make preparations to carry out that work. Pastoral Planning is a critical tool in helping us understand our task today and work together to manage the resources available to meet the needs of the people of God.
2. The Office of Parish Services
Parish Financial Services serves the needs of Parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston by providing pastors and staff with the support and information they need to manage their parish operations. They offer guidance on financial planning, budgeting, accounting and financial reporting as well as providing information to help familiarize parishes with Archdiocesan policies, procedures, and best practices.
3. The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support:
Faith Formation and Missionary Discipleship
Evangelization and Faith Formation in the parishes are supported by the team for Faith Formation and Missionary Discipleship. This team also presents Forming Disciples for Mission and Forming Leaders for Mission and facilitates plan writing in parishes.
Faith Formation and Missionary Discipleship for Ethnic Communities
Mirroring the work of the Faith Formation and Missionary Discipleship team, this team supports various ethnic communities in the Archdiocese including but not limited to:- Hispanics
- Brazilians
- Vietnamese
- Haitians
- Cape Verdians
Family Life and Ecclesial Movements
This team serves parishes in ministering to those preparing for marriage, those in a married state, divorced, and ecclesial movements.
Family Life- Transformed in Love marriage preparation
- Natural Family Planning
- Marriage enrichment and support
- Baptismal Preparation
Ecclesial Movements- Ministry to Persons with disabilities
- Boston Catholic Athletics/Catholic Youth Organization
- Catholic Scouting
- Cursillo
- Charismatic Renewal Services
- Homeschooling
- and more
LITURGICAL AND SACRAMENTAL
4. The Office of Divine Worship
Under the pastoral leadership and guidance of the Archbishop of Boston, and in the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship, the Office for Divine Worship serves as a resource for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy through the Archdiocese of Boston.
Office of Canonical Affairs
All inquiries concerning canon law (excluding anulments) are handled by this office. This office assists all departments with canon law questions - including canonical questions related to sacramental preparation. Additionally, this office coordinates all archdiocesan Confirmations.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation & Parish Support, the Office of Divine Worship, and the Office of Canonical Affairs work closely together to assist parishes and parish leaders in understanding and implementing appropriate sacramental preparation catechesis, guidelines, and liturgies.
Faith Formation Models:
Information on various models of faith formation models and other resources for children's faith formation