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)