Policies & Guidelines

Administration/Secretary of Synod

Capital Redeployment Policy

Conflict of interest guidelines

Diversity Policy

Policy for the Sale and Replacement of Rectories

Overdue Accounts Management Policy

Parish Leaders' Manual

Strategic and Sustainable Ministry Policy

Synod Council's Decision-Making and Delegation of Authority Policy

Constitution and Canons

Chapel of Ease Policy

Annual returns

Churchwardens’ Parochial Return handbook

Completing the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith information

Clergy payroll and rectory housing information

Incumbent’s Annual Statistical Return handbook

Archives and Records

Archives Access Policy

Collections Guidelines

Fees for Services

Guidelines to assist parishes in responding to requests

Parish Photo Directory Guidelines

Parish Records Retention Guidelines

Policy on Amendments to Baptismal Record and Issuance of Amended Baptismal Certificates

Policy on Memorial Gifts to Parishes

Policy on the Use of Digital Cameras in the Reading Room

What to Send to the Diocesan Archives

Communications

Clergy social media tips

Social Media Policy for Diocesan Centre and Area Offices

Video Policy & Guidelines for the Diocesan Centre and Area Offices

Visual Identity Standards Manual

Website Policy

Online communication tips

Finance

Parish Finance Manual

Overdue Accounts Management Policy

Investment Policy Statement

Finance Parish Leadership 101 Workshop

Claims Reporting Procedures

Aon Contact List

ADOT/Aon User Group Guide

Human Resources

AODA – Customer Service

Clergy Housing Allowance Policy

Clergy Housing Policy Statement

Clergy Remuneration Information Memo (2024)

Discretionary Medical and Dental Grant policy & form

Fair Rental Value and Utilities

Harassment Policy (when a cleric is involved)

Human Rights Policy

Parish Human Resources Manual

Personnel Records Policy

Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy

Liturgical/Pastoral Guidelines

Liturgical Standards and Resources

Policy on Marriage

Privacy

Diocesan Centre Privacy Standards Policy

Property & real estate

Aon User Group Guide

Aon Contact List

Building Inspection Policy

Canon 6 Flowchart

Carleton Fund Grant Guidelines

Church Closing Checklist

City of Toronto Mandatory Downspout Disconnection By-law

Claims Reporting Procedures

Columbaria Policy

Electrical Safety Authority Rules

FBCSA Information Session (2012)

Policy for the Sale and Replacement of Rectories

Historical Designation of Churches

License Agreement (2022)

Memorial Gifts to Parishes

On the Closing of Churches

Parish Property Maintenance Checklist

Policy for Rectory Maintenance

Procedural Guidelines for the Demolition of Church Buildings

Property and Building Matters

Rectory Policy

Requirements for the Consecration of a Church Edifice

Strategy For Dealing with Structurally Defective Buildings

Ontario's Standard Lease

Sexual Misconduct/Screening

Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith Policy

Understanding the Police Record Check Process

Sexual Misconduct Policy – full document

Sexual Misconduct Policy – policy only

Sexual Misconduct Policy – procedures only

Sexual Misconduct Policy training resources