Diocesan Handbook
Supplement 9: Administrative Materials
1 The following are sent from the Diocesan Office annually in November:
- Annual Review of Stipend (Stipendiary Clergy only)
- Chaplaincy Council Officers’ Return
- Churchwarden’s Declaration and Certificate of Admission
- Child Protection Declaration
2 The following are available on request to the Diocese Office (or the diocesan website):
- Application for the Bishop’s permission to invite assistance with the distribution of Holy Communion.
- Application for Holy Communion before Confirmation
- Application for Reception in to the Church of England
- Application for a Bishop’s Licence for the Solemnization of Matrimony
- Application for a Bishop’s Permission for a Service of Prayer and Blessing after Marriage
- Application for Bishop’s Permission under the Ecumenical Canons
- Electoral Roll forms (see model in Supplement 3)
- Recommended forms of words for wills and bequests
- Forms in respect of making Gift Aid donations
- Advice for Treasurers
- Bishop's Permission to Assist in the Distribution of the Holy Communion
3 The following have a particular relevance to the appointment of chaplains / priests-in-charge:
- Checklists to assist Chaplaincy Councils
- Guide to interview procedures
- Application for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Permission to Officiate under the Overseas and Other Clergy (Ministry and Ordination) Measure 1967
4 The following have a particular relevance to provisions for locum priests:
- Guide to Locum Opportunities in the Diocese
- Application form to become a locum priest and application for the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate
- Locum Guidelines
5 Friends of the Diocese in Europe:
- Application form to join the Friends (also acts as subscription to The European Anglican.