Mandated Reporter

Clergy are mandated by law to report crimes against certain vulnerable populations, especially children. As the laws of each state vary, candidates for ordination should consult with their particular Diocese in order to obtain the most up-to-date resources and legal requirements regarding their status as mandated reporters.

Moral Theology & Ethics

a. Ability to identify morally relevant information in a situation b. Evaluate using 3 methods: consequences, rules, character/virtue c. Resources from scripture & tradition d. Lives of the saints - exemplars of Christian life e. Mandated Reporter f. Individual & corporate g. Pastoral implications h. Sacrament of confession i. Cure of Souls j. Contemporary Moral Issues