CONTINUING EDUCATION: CLERGY & LAY

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All active clergy are required to engage in continuing education, in accordance with Canon 7.5 for deacons and Canon 9.1 for priests. Adherence to these national Canons is mandatory.
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The recent revision of Canon 12.2 requires continuing education for bishops, but the House of Bishops is charged with that responsibility. 

Although there is no national canonical requirement for lay professionals to seek continuing education, this is a requirement in the Diocese of Hawai`i because it is important for lay professionals to continue to update their learning.

Helpful Documents

Please click on the following for Continuing Education documents:

• Continuing Education Guidelines - This Policies and Procedures document explains Continuing Education for Clergy.
• Grant Application - Grants are available of up to $1,500 per year per person
• Activity Evaluation - To be completed at the end of an activity supported by a grant
• Year-End Report - To be completed by February 15 of the following year.