Guidelines for Receiving Pastoral Ministers in the USA
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Contents
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Religious Terms
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US Legal and Governmental Terms
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Introduction
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I. Historical Perspective and Current Situation
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II. Theological Framework
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Understanding the Exchange of International Pastoral Ministers: The Context of Faith
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III. Grace and Challenge
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Understanding the Graces and Challenges in the Exchange of International Pastoral Ministers
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Graces for the Receiving Churches
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Challenges for Receiving Churches
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Graces for International Pastoral Ministers
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Challenges for International Pastoral Ministers
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IV. Purpose, Scope, and Overview
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Canon Law Considerations
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Determination of an Ecclesial Need
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Initiating a Formal Process for Priests and Deacons
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Establishing a Personnel File
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Written Agreement on the Terms of Service
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Incardination/Ascription
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Special Consideration for Married Eastern Catholic Priests
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Special Considerations for Seminarians
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Case Study 1
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Additional Considerations for Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
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Individual Member
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A House or Community of an Institute or Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Case Study 2
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Civil Law Considerations— Immigration Law
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A. Receiving Religious Workers and Students
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B. Types of Visas
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C. Application Procedures for Religious Workers
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D. Foreign Student Visas
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E. Considerations and Potential Problems
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Case Study 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Case Study 2
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Civil Law Considerations— Financial Law
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Introduction
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Terminology
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Organizations Authorized to Sponsor International Religious Workers
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Responsibilities of Church Employers
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Case Study 1
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Employment Status Determination
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Social Security Number
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Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
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Written Agreement
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General US Income Tax Concepts
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Common Exclusions from Income
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Special Rules for Clerics
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Taxation of Members of Religious Orders
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Classification of International Religious Workers and Seminarians for US Tax Purposes
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Resident Alien vs. Nonresident Alien Status
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Tax Obligations of Resident Aliens
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FBAR Obligations of Resident Aliens
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Tax Obligations of Nonresident Aliens
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Treaty Exceptions
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Departing the United States
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Basic Tax Exemption Concepts
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Case Study 2
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Addressing Additional Legal/Financial Issues
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Psychological Considerations
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Criteria for Selecting Appropriate Psychological Assessors
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Case Study 1
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Criteria for Selecting Appropriate Psychological Assessments
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Criteria for Conducting Appropriate Psychological Assessments
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Case Study 2
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Case Study 3
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Ongoing Formation of International Pastoral Ministers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Child and Youth Protection and Safety
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Sexual Abuse of a Minor
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Reporting of Allegations
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Zero Tolerance
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Standards of Conduct and Training
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Cultural Considerations
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Criminal Background Checks
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Transfer of Clergy
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Case Study
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Reception and Orientation
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Stage 1: Pre-Arrival
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Case Study 1
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Stage 2: Welcome and Initial Orientation
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Welcome
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Initial Orientation
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Stage 3: Formal Orientation
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Cultural Orientation for the Minister
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Case Study 2
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Language Orientation
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Cultural Orientation for Receiving Communities
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Stage 4: Ongoing Support
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Peer Support Groups
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Parish or Community Support Groups
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Mentoring
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Ongoing Formation
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Psychological Services
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Further Transitions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Case Study 3
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Glossary
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Further Resources
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Civil Law Considerations—Immigration Law Section
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Useful Publications and USCIS Forms
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Civil Law Considerations—Financial Law Section
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Useful IRS Forms and Publications
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Psychological Considerations Section
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Tests for Language Acquisition and Proficiency
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Child and Youth Protection Section
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Model for a Letter/Statement on the Suitability
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Model for a Celebret/Testimonial of Suitability
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Model for a Celebret/Testimonial of Suitability
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Reception and Orientation Section
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Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
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Migration and Refugee Services
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Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations
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Office of National Collections
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