Ethics
By Thomas A. Nairn O.F.M.
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...
By Eileen Jaramillo
Canon law gives the leaders of religious communities a fair amount of discretion when it comes to questions of health in applicants. Read more...
By Christy Schiller M.A.
Maintaining professional boundaries creates a healthy and ethical environment in which vocation ministry can thrive. Read more...
By Fr. Richard Gula SS
To ensure an ethical approach, it is important for vocation ministers to maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships. Read more...
As in most pastoral ministry, vocation ministry can easily lead to situations where ethics are compromised. Read more...
By Sister Dawn Nothwehr O.S.F.
Two important areas of vocation ministry ethics are dual relationships and ethnic-cultural diversity. Here we explore the foundations for sound, ethical practice for those who are involved in any aspect of vocation outreach and accompaniment. Read more...
By Father Raymond P. Carey
While a number of ethical issues can arise in vocation ministry, a common one is "dual relationships." Head off problems with a thorough understanding of proper roles and relationships. Read more...
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Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...
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