Clergy Licencing
Clergy
of the Old
Catholic Apostolic Church for the most part serve as part-time and
unpaid (non-stipended) and are dispersed throughout the dioceses and
nations. That makes the church a voluntary organisation, and indeed by
the church constitution we are forbidden to receive or give money.
However, in order to ensure standards and discipline - particularly
around safeguarding, the church 'licences' clergy. The licence allows monitoring of ministerial activity, and appropriate direction to prevent the clergy person being engaged in a ministry that
might be inappropriate due to past history for example, or lack of experience in a certain, or a set of situations, or when there is a need for additional training or oversight.
Clergy of OCAC valid until 30/06/2026
This person:
- Has had their identity verified upon application.
- Sworn an Oath of Allegiance and promised to advise of any issue or matter that might affect them or people who may have contact with them.
- Has been through an induction process (Admission to minor orders, or ordination to Holy Orders)
- A criminal records check (also called Disclosure, DBS or similar) depending on the nation of issue.
- Completed suitable training on ministerial, as well as safeguarding matters.
- Completed a risk assessment of their ministry and identified any need for further training.
- Has agreed to regular oversight and continuous improvement.
- Has agreed to report any matters which may affect their, or another's safety or wellbeing.
- Is subject to regular review.
The licencing status of each clergy member can be checked by clicking the logo at the bottom of their directory page on this website. Only the status on this website can be used to ensure their validity.
For verification of this person, contact office@oldcatholicapostolic.church
