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ADMINISTRATION

100 Each parish shall provide educational ministry programs of catechesis, youth ministry, and evangelization, which respect language and cultural diversity, as well as the unique abilities and disabilities of every parishioner.

Guidelines for Implementation:

• Each parish should establish a single board, commission or committee for educational ministry advisory to the pastor and having responsibility for the total educational mission of the parish. All educational programs—including the parochial school where applicable—should fall within its scope.
  

[See Attachment 101a for a sample constitution.]

• This commission or committee should have a representative on the parish pastoral council.
  

SAFETY AND LIABILITY COVERAGE

110 All children and youth participating in parish educational ministry activities must be covered under the blanket accident/medical insurance program currently in effect through Meyers-Stevens.

Note: This coverage is for accidents which occur during parish sponsored and supervised educational activities of up to 72 hours duration. Beyond 72 hours, an additional fee is required for extended coverage.

Guidelines for Implementation:

• Proof of liability insurance or a Certificate of Insurance should be provided upon request to any retreat facility, camp or other conference center used for children or youth activities or meetings.
  

Note: Contact Catholic Mutual (858-490-8285) for an appropriate insurance certificate.

 

111 When taking a group of children or youth off parish premises and beyond or out of the county of the parish, the diocesan insurance agent must be notified by the person responsible for the group outing.

Note: Our diocesan agent is Robert Lang, Catholic Mutual Group, P.O. Box 85728, San Diego, CA 92186-5728, (858) 490-8285

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