SAMPLE CODE OF CONDUCT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GENERAL
1 - Preamble
2 - Definitions
3 - Obligations of Seminarians

II. PASTORAL FIELD WORK
1 - Field Placements
2 - Conduct of Seminarians
3 - Confidentiality
4 - Pastoral Ministry with Minors

III. GENERAL DUTIES
1 - Harassment
2 - Reporting Misconduct
3 - Sexual Conduct
4 - Conflict of Interest Guidelines
5 - Duty of Self-Care
6 - General Conduct
7 - Attendance at Liturgy
8 - House Rules
9 - Income
10 - Absences and Leaves
11 - Support of Sponsoring Bishop

IV. INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT

V. DISCLAIMER

VI. REFERENCES

VII. CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE

VIII. LIABILITY WAIVER

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Dr. Suzette C. Phillips (nee Brémault), B.Sc. BMR (OT), B.Sc. (Gen.), M.A. (Th.), Ph. D (Th.).

Suzette is a mental health therapist and medical rehabilitationist for Alberta Health Services, an adjunct professor for the University of Alberta, and a sessional lecturer for Saint Paul University and Newman Theological College. Grounded in the traditions of both the Christian East and West as well as in the human sciences, she has taught university courses and...

Rev. Dr. Gregory J. Zubacz, B.A. (Psychology /Criminology), LL.B., M. Cert. (Pastoral), B.Th. (Civil and Ecclesiastical), M.C.L/J.C.L., J.C.D., Ph.D.

Greg has worked in the regulatory and legislative fields for both the provincial and federal government, and acted as a consultant for the federal government.  His work experience includes being...

Presvitera Melita Mudri-Zubacz, B.Th. (Eastern Christian Studies), M.A. (Th.) (Eastern Christian Studies).

Melita holds an M.A. (Th.) specializing in the history of congregational singing in the Eastern Slavic liturgical traditions. Melita taught liturgical singing at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Ottawa, produced a Christmas CD with her students and published several articles dealing with...