Continuing Education: Priests are required to complete thirty-six (36) contact hours annually, to be divided as follows:
- Twelve (12) hours "Religious Studies" from any of these six canonical areas - Scripture, Ethics, Theology, Church History, Contemporary Society. It is hoped that over a period of several years, each of these areas will receive attention.
- Twelve (12) hours "Professional Studies." These hours may include the canonical area "Theory and Practice of Ministry" and such things as Developing Community, Leadership Skills, Effective Communications, Demographics, Church Financial Planning, Volunteer Management, etc.
- Twelve (12) hours "Personal Studies." These hours may include such things as Interpersonal Skills, Living with Stress, Healthy Living, Meditation, Directed Retreat, etc.
All congregations and institutions of the diocese remunerating clergy must make adequate provisions of money and time to comply with this policy.
