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May 2, 2017 · 1. Church laws principally deal with ministry, government, doctrine, worship, rites, admonition and discipline, and property. 2. Church laws consist of various juridical formulae, such as precepts, prohibitions, and permissions, and may be cast as principles and rules, rights and duties, functions and powers. 3.
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May 23, 2019 · Sample Safe Church Policies. May 23, 2019. Updated December 13, 2023. Thrive (CRCNA) 0 comments 3995 views. As a supplement to the Safe Church Policy Toolkit, we are providing these sample policies as examples of what other churches use as their abuse prevention policies.
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The wording and placement of canon 1395—grouped under “Offences Against Special Obligations” of clerics and, in this case, relating to the promises of celibacy—has removed any reference to “minors.” A revised canon 1398—which previously referred to excommunication for procuring an abortion, and is now covered under the second paragraph of canon 139...
The 1983 Code previously stated that only a baptized man could be validly ordained (canon 1024) and that penalties could be applied on those who attempt to administer sacraments while not being qualified to do so (see canons 1378 and 1379). There had, however, been no specific canon dealing with baptized women who had attempted ordination, nor any ...
The shortest book in the Code of Canon Law(Book V) deals with the administration of temporal goods and outlines how these are to be dealt with, in a manner of good stewardship (canon 1284) and accountability (canon 1287). Given the extent and monetary value of ecclesiastical holdings at local, diocesan and universal levels, there was surprisingly l...
In that they have closed gaps in the law that have become apparent over time, it can be argued that some of these measures will be successful. The penalties for attempting the ordination of women are now clearly codified, so any appeal to ignorance of the law will fail. Though the penalties relating to financial mismanagement have been significantl...
state’s property law should be consulted on property issues and matters. A. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Its Property The Book of Order Chapter Four is relatively brief, but it sets out very important provisions in the life of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). These property provisions include: • Property as a Tool for Mission G-4.0201
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#1: FORMAL MEMBERSHIP POLICY. Churches should always have a formal process by which congregants become members. Churches enjoy substantial freedom under the U.S. Constitution to govern themselves as they see fit without fear of legal consequences.
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In this chapter, we’ll take a look at additional examples of government regulation of church activities, and available exemptions from such laws. As you read the text, attempt to formulate a rule that will define those instances in which government regulation of church activities may be warranted.
Author: Christian Law Association Description: This updated version of the CLA Sample Constitution and Bylaws contains valuable annotations by attorneys for the Christian Law Association that explain the legal significance of every provision.
