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Role of Pastor As Leader of School and Parish
The pastor is ex officio the chief administrative officer of the parish school. He implements the policies of the archdiocese in the parish school. On matters not covered by the Administrative Handbook, the pastor determines policies consistent with archdiocesan policy and appropriate to the school's needs. Relying on the expertise of the Department of Catholic Schools, the pastor is ultimately responsible for the faith formation and operations of the school. However, he delegates the immediate direction and supervision of the school program to the principal.
Faith Formation
The pastor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Establishing and maintaining the spiritual tone of the school with the cooperation of the principal and faculty
Providing for the liturgical and sacramental life of the school
Supporting and sustaining the Catholic school community as a community of faith
Operational Responsibilities
The pastor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting the Department of Catholic Schools and school administration in matters affecting the general school community
Financial sustainability of the school
Hiring the principal, in consultation with the Department of Catholic Schools, using the selection and evaluation process
All major and ongoing maintenance of the school plant
Consultation on all serious disciplinary matters by his presence at conferences with parents/guardians about serious disciplinary problems
Implementation of the personnel policies and the directives of both the Department of Catholic Schools and the archdiocese
Consultation regarding personnel changes, employment, or termination of all school employees
Prior approval of members and officers of the consultative school board
An Excerpt from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Administrative Handbook. Updated: 6-30-21. Please see Chapter 3-2-1 - Pastor
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