Ethics in Vocation Ministry

(Special gratitude is extended to Fr. Daniel Ward, OSB, Executive Director of the Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) in his assistance in the preparation of this handout.) Read more...

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As Catholics, we have a natural code of ethics in the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the Great Commandment and the precepts of the church. This Code of Ethics calls us to Christ-like behavior in our vocation promotion programs, especially when minors are present. Read more...

Catholic tradition offers a “three font principle” for evaluating moral issues, including those raised by candidates with chronic health concerns. One must examine the intention, the act itself and the circumstances. Read more...

Canon law gives the leaders of religious communities a fair amount of discretion when it comes to questions of health in applicants. Read more...

Maintaining professional boundaries creates a healthy and ethical environment in which vocation ministry can thrive. Read more...

To ensure an ethical approach, it is important for vocation ministers to maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships. Read more...

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As in most pastoral ministry, vocation ministry can easily lead to situations where ethics are compromised. Read more...