SAINT PAUL STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Below are PDF files of the Saint Paul Catholic Church Standards of Excellence. This handbook has been prepared to assist our staff in becoming familiar with the policies of Saint Paul Parish so that they know their responsibilities as members of the Parish staff and the benefits the St. Paul employees may enjoy. This handbook is presented as a matter of information only. Saint Paul Parish embraces the wisdom of the policies discussed within and is committed to regularly reviewing them. Consequently, Saint Paul Parish reserves the right to change and terminate any or all policies at any time. Changes will be posted to this PDF document as soon as they become available. Any practices or policies that have been in effect but are contrary to these provisions are to be immediately considered no longer in effect and no longer apply to any diocesan employment practice. You can click below to view the entire document.

Saint Paul Church Standards of Excellence y Sections

• Saint Paul Church Standards of Excellence INTRODUCTION AND INDEX
• SECTION 1- EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
• SECTION 2- HIRING POLICIES
• SECTION 3- EMPLOYMENT STATUS POLICIES
• SECTION 4- EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS POLICIES
• SECTION 5- TIMEKEEPING AND PAYROLL POLICIES
• SECTION 6- OFFICE EXPECTATION POLICIES
• SECTION 7- EMPLOYEE CONDUCT POLICIES
• SECTION 8- WEDDING POLICIES
• SECTION 9- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
• APPENDIX 37- Religious Education Handbook
• APPENDIX 37.2- Religious Education Home Study
• SECTION 10- OCIA
• SECTION 11- FUNDRAISING AND GIFTS POLICIES
• SECTION 12- FINANCE COUNCIL POLICY
• APPENDIX 38- Finance Council Constitution
• SECTION 13- PASTORAL COUNCIL
• APPENDIX 39- Pastoral Council Constitution
• SECTION 14-TUITION ASSISTANCE POLICY
• SECTION 15- ROLES OF MINORS POLICY
• SECTION 16- PARISH MEMBERSHIP POLICY
• SECTION 17- SAINT PAUL SCHOOL
• APPENDIX 41- SPCS Student/Parent Handbook
• APPENDIX 42- SPCS Faculty Handbook
• APPENDIX 43- SPCS Advisory Council Constitution
• APPENDIX A- Letter of Transfer
• APPENDIX B- Letter of Appointment
• APPENDIX B.1- Introductory Period of Review
• APPENDIX B.2- Self Evaluation
• APPENDIX B.3- Confirmation of Resignation
• APPENDIX C- Protecting God’s Children Policy
• APPENDIX D- Position Request Form
• APPENDIX E- Position and Employment Information
• APPENDIX F- Employment Application Form
• APPENDIX G- Conciliation Procedures
• APPENDIX H- FORM 1-9 English
• APPENDIX H- FORM 1-9 Spanish
• APPENDIX I- Reference Check for Applicant
• APPENDIX J- Employee Acknowledgement Form
• APPENDIX K.1-CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
• APPENDIX K.2OUT OF STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY
• APPENDIX L-CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• APPENDIX M- Request to View Personnel File
• APPENDIX N- Progressive Disciplinary Form
• FORM- Standards of Excellence Receipt and Acknowledgment
• FORM- Standards of Excellence Electronic Signature
• FORM- Electronic Copy Acknowledgment

Standards of Excellence- Full Handbook

📱 SMS & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2019
Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Information We Collect

When you provide your phone number to Saint Paul Catholic Church, we may collect:

• Your name
• Mobile phone number
• Basic parish registration details (if applicable)

How We Use Personal Information

We only use your contact information to:

• Send reminders about parish appointments, meetings, or sacraments
• Share important parish updates or schedule changes
• Provide short communications when a phone call or email is not necessary

We will never use your information to sell products, solicit donations by text, or for any commercial purpose.

Sharing of Personal Information

• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties or affiliates.
• SMS consent is not shared with third parties.
• Information may only be shared with trusted service providers who help us deliver SMS messages, and only for that purpose.

Your Privacy Rights

• You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
• For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect your data against unauthorized access.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.”

Message Frequency

Message frequency will vary depending on parish needs and your level of involvement.

Costs

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile phone carrier.

Privacy

We respect your privacy. Your phone number will only be used for parish communications and will not be shared, sold, or used for promotional or commercial purposes. For details, see our Privacy Policy
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Opting Out

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from Saint Paul Catholic Church unless you opt in again.

Getting Help

For help, reply HELP to any message or contact our parish office:
📧 office@saintpaulvalpo.org

📞 219-464-4831 ext. 222