Code of Ethics
Church personnel will exhibit the highest Christian ethical standards and personal integrity.
Church personnel will conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the discipline and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Church personnel shall promote a professional work environment that is free from sexual harassment, exploitation, or abuse.
Church personnel will not take personal advantage of a pastoral counseling or spiritual direction relationship for the benefit of themselves.
Church personnel will not abuse anyone, sexually or in any other manner.
Church personnel will share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with minors with their pastor, with other parish leaders as appropriate (e.g., pastoral coordinator/associate, parochial vicar, director or coordinator of religious education, youth ministry coordinator, school principal); with the victim assistance coordinator; or with the bishop.
Church personnel will not possess, or in any way or by any means distribute, adult or child pornography.
Church personnel will report any suspected abuse or neglect of a minor to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Church personnel will accept responsibility to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sexual harassment, exploitation, or abuse.