To: Parishes and Agencies
From: Office of Risk Management
Date:
Subject: Guidelines For The Use Of Beverage Alcohol
Please observe the following revised Guidelines regarding the serving of beverage alcohol.
Beverage alcohol, in the Guidelines, refers to wine, beer, straight and mixed liquor and cordials.
Adherence to these Guidelines is appreciated.
GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL
The following Guidelines regarding serving beverage alcohol have been
developed for all parishes, parish organizations, agencies and entities of the
Archdiocese of
1. All federal, state and local laws and ordinances must be observed. This includes regulations required for the sale of alcohol, prohibiting the distribution of alcohol to minors and not serving alcohol to intoxicated persons.
2. The group or organization sponsoring an activity or event at which alcoholic beverages are to be served, must have permission from the pastor of the parish or the director of the agency that hosts the event or activity.
3. Alcoholic beverages and food containing alcohol must be clearly labeled or identified as such.
4. Whenever alcohol is served, non-alcoholic alternatives must always be offered with equal accessibility.
5. The serving of alcoholic beverages at events should not be publicized as an attraction to the event.
6. It is preferable that beverage alcohol not to be served to anyone, including adults, at any event directed primarily to and for minors. This includes elementary and high school events, CYC events, Scouting activities, etc. Under no circumstances should minors sell or distribute beverage alcohol.
7. Pastors, priests, religious and agency management in leadership roles are responsible for ensuring these Guidelines are made known and observed.