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Appendix B.

Archdiocesan Code of Ethics

Church personnel shall exhibit the highest Christian ethical standards and personal integrity.

Church personnel shall conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the discipline, norms and teachings of the Catholic Church.

Church personnel shall not take advantage of a counseling, supervisory and/or authoritative relationship for their own benefit.

Church personnel shall not abuse or neglect a minor.

Church personnel shall share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor, superior, or the Director of the Office of Child & Youth Protection.

Church personnel shall adhere to the requirements of the law of the State of New Jersey and the Memorandum of Understanding, described in Section VI.D. of the Policies on Professional and Ministerial Conduct, regarding the reporting of any suspected abuse of a minor.

Church personnel shall accept their personal responsibility in the protection of minors from all forms of abuse.

Acknowledgment of Compliance with The Policies on Professional and Ministerial Conduct, including the Archdiocesan code of Ethics

My signature below indicates that I have received a copy of the Policies on Professional and Ministerial Conduct adopted by the Archdiocese of Newark; and that I have read and understand those Policies, including the Archdiocesan Code of Ethics, and agree to abide by all of the Policies and the Code of Ethics.


Position: Volunteer


City: Plainfield


Name of Parish, School, or Other : St. Bernard of Clairvaux and St. Stanislaus Kostka



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