Archdiocesan Guidelines and Policies

Below are links to current guidelines and policies for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that are related to catechetical ministry. Please contact the Office for Catechetical Formation if you have any questions regarding a particular policy or any of the guidelines posted on this page. Any new or recently updated policies or guidelines will be noted as such.

• Children’s Liturgy of the Word Guidelines
• Home-Based Catechesis Guidelines (2025)
• Elementary Religion Guidelines
• Guidelines for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Guidance for the Implementation of the Revised Order of Penance in an Educational Setting
• Guidelines for the Celebration of Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities (USCCB 2017)
• Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion
• Guidelines for Sponsors for Baptism & Confirmation
• Parish Religious Education Guidelines (2025) – English
• Parish Religious Education Guidelines (2025) – Spanish
• Policy Statement on the Place for Celebration of Confirmation
• Policy Statement on the Place for Celebration First Penance and First Holy Communion