Each parish staff member should be evaluated at least annually. The purpose of the evaluation is to:

- Recognize and value what the staff member has accomplished and his/her impact on the parish community.

- Allow a structured environment for staff member and supervisor to communicate openly about job performance, present job description, expectations and compensation issues.

- Identify a plan that the staff member can pursue to improve performance when necessary, identify training/educational needs and/or plan objectives/goals for the future.

Recommended procedure:

1. At least one hour at a mutually agreeable time should be set aside for discussion of performance as listed on worksheets.

2. Staff member completes Section A based on current job description.  If none exists, this will assist in development of one.

3. Pastor/Supervisor completes Section B based on current job description or expectations.

4. Pastor/Supervisor conducts the appraisal interview with each staff member. The interview should develop clear understanding, plan for growth, plan for improvement

5. Pastor/Pastoral Administrator/ Supervisor completes formal summary statement of interview and provides staff member opportunity for additional comments on final draft. Staff member keeps a copy and one is kept in personnel file at the parish.

View and download Performance Appraisal Worksheets for both staff and the supervisor.