The following guidelines, documents and recommendations are presented to provide assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest Update
- February 24, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance
- February 17, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance (Español)
- February 10, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance
- January 27, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance
- January 6, 2022 – COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Protocols For Archdiocese of Baltimore Employees and Volunteers
- Dec. 30, 2021 – New COVID-19 mandates set for parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Dec. 29, 2021 – Protocolos de seguridad de COVID-19
- Sept. 9, 2021 – Weekly Guidance
- Aug. 27, 2021 – Masking Criteria
- Aug. 19, 2021 – AOB COVID-19 Comprehensive Guide 2021
- Aug. 16, 2021 – Archdiocese of Baltimore Opening Guidance to Parents and Guardians of Catholic school children
- Aug. 12, 2021 – COVID-19 Protocols as of Aug. 12, 2021
- August 5, 2021: COVID-19 Weekly Guidance
- June 26-27, 2021: COVID-19 Safety Restrictions
- June 25, 2021: Weekly COVID-19 Guidance
- June 18, 2021: Weekly Guidance
- June 17, 2021: COVID-19 Safety Restrictions (Beginning June 26 – 27, 2021)
- June 11, 2021: Parish and School Summer Programming Involving Minors
- June 11, 2021: Protecting Against Hate Crime Grant
- June 2, 2021: A message from Archbishop Lori about lifting the general dispensation
- June 2, 2021: Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Baltimore: Lifting the General Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass
- May 28, 2021: COVID-19 AOB Comprehensive Guide
- May 27, 2021: COVID-19 Weekly Guidance
- May 27, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine for Preteens
- May 27, 2021: Pfizer COVID Vaccine Walk-in Clinic Flyer
- May 27, 2021: Spanish_Pfizer COVID Vaccine Walk-in Clinic Flyer
- May 20, 2021: COVID-19 Weekly Guidance
- May 15, 2021: Updated policy on face coverings/masks
- May 14, 2021: COVID-19 Weekly Guidance
- May 3, 2021: Weekly Guidance
- April 23, 2021: Wearing Face Covering/Masks
- March 25, 2021: AOB Guidance for Social Gatherings
- March 12, 2021: Latest COVID Vaccine Resource Guide
- State of Maryland Capacity Restrictions
Reopening Parishes
- Archdiocesan Guidance Policies – Updated Nov. 19, 2020 (Español)
- Phase One Guidelines for reopening parishes
- Phase Two Guidelines for reopening parishes
- Page Two-Three Guidelines for reopening parishes
Liability Waivers
Daily Guidance Documents
- March 25, 2021 – Archdiocese of Baltimore: Transportation Policy (COVID-19)
- March 18, 2021 – Out of State Travel and COVID Implications
- December 18, 2020 – Gatherings and Size Limitations
- November 19, 2020 – Guidance Document
- August 22, 2020 – Guidance Document
- August 13, 2020 – Guidance Document
- August 6, 2020 – Guidance Document
- July 29, 2020 – Guidance Document
- July 6, 2020 – Guidance Document
- July 2, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 25, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 22, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 19, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 18, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 17, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 12, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 10, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 8, 2020 – Guidance Document
- June 5, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 29, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 28, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 26, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 22, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 20, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 19, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 18, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 15, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 14, 2020 – Guidance Document
- May 13, 2020 – Guidance Document
Financial
- January 20, 2021 – Unemployment Fraud Form
- December 16, 2020 – Financial Transparency_December 2020
- December 10, 2020 – Financial Transparency
- December 10, 2020 – Finance Council Checklist
- December 10. 2020 – Financial Governance Annual Checklist Certification
- September 15, 2020 – Leave Calculation Tool for EPSL
- September 15, 2020 – FFCRA Small Business Exemption Summary
- September 15, 2020 – Employer Tax Credits
- September 15, 2020 – EFML Form v3
- September 15, 2020 – EFML Supporting Leave Form v1
- September 15, 2020 – EPSL and EFML FAQ
- September 15, 2020 – EPSL and EFML Processing
- September 15, 2020 – EPSL Form v3
- July 2, 2020 – Grant to Archdiocesan Parishes and Schools
- June 19, 2020 – Financially Driven Employment Actions
- June 15, 2020 – Cares Act Funding Opportunities by Jurisdiction
- June 10, 2020 – MD Together: Recovery Plan for Child Care
- May 22, 2020 – COVID-19 PPP Loan Forgiveness
- Emergency Loans
- CARE ACT Guidance
- Fiscal Guidance for Parishes
- Additional Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
- Summary of Financial Relief Opportunities
- Guidance for recording and tracking SBA-PPP Loan transactions
Catholic Center
- Mobile COVID-19 Testing
- Dr. Fauci & Faith Leaders Event
- January 20, 2021 – Scout Sunday
- January 20, 2021 – Friday Lenten Special Flyer
- December 16 – AOB Inclement Weather School Policy
- September 15, 2020 – Job Aid COVID-19 Response Protocol
- Mission-Focused Marriage Preparation
- Pastoral Staff Day – Reclaim the Fire
- Loyola’s Bunting Peace and Justice Speaker Series
- Fatima Movie Promotion
- Remote Operations
- How to participate in a Zoom meeting
Information for Parishes
- Aug. 12, 2021 – COVID-19 Protocols as of Aug. 12, 2021
- March 4, 2021 – AOB Holy Week-Easter 2021 Liturgical Guidance
- February 19, 2021 – Gatherings and Size Limitations
- February 19, 2021 – Baptisms Phase II
- February 12, 2021 – If exposed to COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine and quarantining
- January 29, 2021 – Distribution of ashes/Video of COVID vaccination
- January 20, 2021 – Annual Convocation Being Hosted by AOB
- January 14, 2021 – Covid-19 Winter-Spring 2021 Liturgical Guidance 2021
- January 14, 2021 – Covid-19 Winter-Spring 2021 Liturgical Guidance 2021 (Spanish)
- January 12, 2021 – Respect Life Events 2021
- January 12, 2021 – PPPII Guidance for Parish and Schools
- January 12, 2021 – Life is Beautiful Events
- January 12, 2021 – Life is Beautiful Information
- January 8, 2021 – Updates on Federal Legislation Extending Measures to Mitigate COVID
- January 8, 2021 – COVID- 19 Travel Guidance for Parishes and Schools
- January 5, 2021 – Safe Haven Sunday-Resources for Parish Pastorate Implementation
- January 5, 2021 – Safe Haven Sunday March 13-14
- January 5, 2021 – Resources from McGrath Institute for Church Life
- January 5, 2021 – Casserole Parish Support Message
- January 5, 2021 – Casserole Parish Schedule
- December 16, 2020 – Announcement of Pension Lump Sum Payout Effort
- December 16, 2020 – Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children
- December 16, 2020 – FAQs Novavax Phase 3 Vaccine Trial
- December 16, 2020 – Digital Ad_Spanish
- December 16, 2020 – Half page Ad for Parish Bulletins – Spanish
- December 16, 2020 – Half page Ad for Parish Bulletins
- December 16, 2020 – Parish Bulletin Notice 2021
- December 16, 2020 – Statement on Covid-19 Vaccines
- December 10, 2020 – Template Positive Attendee at Mass
- December 10, 2020 – Confirmed Positive Notification Protocol for Parishes
- December 10, 2020 – Religious Services and Gathering Limitations
- December 3, 2020 – Mask FAQs
- December 3, 2020 – Livestream Copyright Workshop Flyer Dec 2020
- December 3, 2020 – IVC Baltimore for parishes
- December 1, 2020 – Letter to Pastors Retired Religious Collection 2020
- December 1, 2020 – Vaccines for Covid-19 Clarifications
- November 10, 2020 – Christmas Eve Masses
- November 10, 2020 – Free Envirocleanse
- November 5, 2020 – PPP Forgiveness Application Summary
- November 5, 2020 – RC & IA Forgiveness Assignments
- November 4, 2020 – Resumption of Home Care/Eucharistic Ministry by Laity
- October 21, 2020 – Archbishop Letterto Pastors
- October 14, 2020 – ZOOM Sacramental Training Flyer 2020
- October 14, 2020 – Announcement Bill Baird Consultation
- September 30, 2020 – How to Obtain 2020 Holy Oils
- September 15, 2020 – Hiring Update – New Law
- September 15, 2020 – Collection for Hurricane and Wildfire Relief
- September 15, 2020 – 23rd Sunday A St. Peter Claver St. Pius V 13 IX 2020
- September 15, 2020 – Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet and Technology Tools
- September 10, 2020 – St. Peter Claver Liturgical Resources
- September 10, 2020 – Letter from Archbishop Naumann: Death Penalty
- September 10, 2020 – Homily Hints
- September 10, 2020 – Feast of St. Peter Claver – Bulletin Notice
- September 10, 2020 – Chrism Mass 2020 Invitation
- September 9, 2020 – Respect Life Letter
- August 28, 2020 – OBCM Letter from Interim Director
- August 27, 2020 – Pastorate Planning Update
- August 22, 2020 – Special Notification Regarding COVID
- August 22, 2020 – Protocol for Handling Suspected or Actual COVID-19 Cases at Your Parish
- August 22, 2020 – Appendix A- Handling of Confirmed Presumptive and Close Contact COVID-19 Cases
- August 21, 2020 – Soccer Program Update
- August 13, 2020 – Face Mask Orientation (Spanish)
- August 13, – Face Mask Announcement
- August 11, 2020 – Office of cemeteries bulletin announcements
- August 11, 2020 – Management Essentials Micro-Lessons
- August 5, 2020 – Launch of New USCCB Website
- August 3, 2020 – Pastoral Staff Day: Reclaim the Fire
- August 3, 2020 – Employee Entry Into the Workplace
- July 29, 2020 – Special Notification Regarding COVID
- July 29, 2020 – Appendix A- Handling of Confirmed Presumptive and Close Contact COVID-19 Cases
- July 29, 2020 – Protocol for Handling Suspected or Actual COVID-19 Cases at Your Parish
- July 29, 2020 – Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- July 21, 2020 – Fundraisers and Rental of Facilities to Third Parties for Special Events
- July 14, 2020 – FDLC Guide to the Celebration of Confirmation
- July 6, 2020 – Resuming Parish Operations Webinar
- July 2, 2020 – Use of Waiver Forms
- June 30, 2020 – Resuming Parish Operations Webinar
- June 29, 2020 – Confirmation Delegation
- June 25, 2020 – Minor Waiver & Release
- June 25, 2020 – Adult Release Agreement
- June 10, 2020 – Ministry Risk Profile Tool
- June 9, 2020 – Ministry Risk Profile Tool FAQ Document
- June 4, 2020 – Administrative Guidance Checklist Modified Policies and Procedures
- June 4, 2020 – Modified Policies/Procedures
- June 4, 2020 – Preparing Facilities Checklist
- June 4, 2020 – Staffing Considerations Guidance Checklist
- June 4, 2020 – Ministry Risk Profile Tool
- June 4, 2020 – Free disinfectant available
- May 27, 2020 – Protocols for Cleaning and Disinfecting Churches
- May 27, 2020 – Six Workplace Readiness Essentials
- Phase One Guidelines for reopening parishes
- Phase Two Guidelines for reopening parishes
- Page Two-Three Guidelines for reopening parishes
- Sample letter for essential staff
- Parish giving
- Grief and Loss in time of the Coronavirus
- At-home teleworking with children
- At-home productivity – Stay at home
- At-home productivity – Teleworking
- At-home productivity – Stay at Home (Spanish)
- At-home teleworking (Spanish)
- At-home teleworking with children (Spanish)
Schools
Liturgical/Prayer
- Jan. 12, 2021 – Archbishop Lori’s letter on the Sunday Word of God
- Jan. 12, 2021 – Archbishop Lori’s letter on the Sunday Word of God (Spanish)
- October 2, 2020 – Updated Liturgical Guidelines
- June 10, 2020 – Rite of Confirmation within Mass (Spanish)
- June 10, 2020 – Rite of Confirmation Outside of Mass (Spanish)
- June 10, 2020 – Introduction to the Order of Confirmation
- June 10, 2020 – Delegation for Confirmation
- June 8 – News Release Prayer for Healing and Peace
- How can I perform my Easter duty?
- What if I can’t go to Confession during the pandemic?
- Spiritual communion helps connect Catholics to Christ
- Holy Week, Chrism Mass and Triduum Guidelines
- COVID-19 – A Way of the Cross (English)
- Good Friday Litany
- Mass in Time of Pandemic
- Resources for Spanish-speaking Catholics
- Holy Week – Spanish
- Holy Week – English
- Viacrusis – Coronavirus
- Divine Mercy Resources
- Re-consecration to Mary: Order of Worship (English)
- Re-consecration to Mary: Order of Worship (Spanish/En espanol)
General Information
- Annual Right to Life March Activities
- Tis the season for giving thanks
- Boy Scouts Announcement
- Job Opening: Communications Manager – St. Mary’s Seminary University
- Virtual Rosary
- Police Reform Virtual Town Hall
- MCC Maryland Votes 2020 Presentation
- Election Novena
- Home Care Visits
- Thread Information Sheet
- September 30, 2020 – Director of Employee Benefits Announcement
- Certificate Program in Catholic Social Teaching
- Baltimore Reopens: Phase 2
- Fire Marshal Posting
- Q&A – Cornavirus and the Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Providing food to outreach organizations
- Clergy wellness