Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

That the 80th General Convention, in support of the canonical requirement of rectors and priests-in-charge to ensure that all persons in their charge are instructed concerning Christian stewardship, amend Canon III.6.5.g as follows:

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Can.III.6

Sec. 5. Preparation for Ordination

g. Preparation for ordination shall include training regarding

1. prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults.

2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.

3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof.

4. the Church's teaching on racism.

5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.

And be it further

Resolved, that Canon III.8.5.h be amended to as follows:

Can.III.8

Sec. 5. Preparation for Ordination

h. Preparation for ordination shall include training regarding

1. prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults.

2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.

3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof, utilizing, but not limited to use of, the Title IV training website of The Episcopal Church.

4. the Church’s teaching on racism.

5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.

And be it further

Resolved, that Canon III.10.1.c be amended to as follows:

Can.III.10

Sec. 1. Prior to reception or ordination, the following must be provided

c. evidence of training regarding

1. prevention of sexual misconduct.

2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.

3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof.

4. training regarding the Church’s teaching on racism.

5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.

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Can.III.6

Sec. 5. Preparation for Ordination

g. Preparation for ordination shall include training regarding

1. prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults.

2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.

3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof.

4. the Church's teaching on racism.

5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.

And be it further

Resolved, that Canon III.8.5.h be amended to as follows:

Can.III.8

Sec. 5. Preparation for Ordination

h. Preparation for ordination shall include training regarding

1. prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults.

2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.

3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof, utilizing, but not limited to use of, the Title IV training website of The Episcopal Church.

4. the Church’s teaching on racism.

5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.

And be it further

Resolved, that Canon III.10.1.c be amended to as follows:

Can.III.10

Sec. 1. Prior to reception or ordination, the following must be provided

c. evidence of training regarding

1. prevention of sexual misconduct.

2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.

3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof.

4. training regarding the Church’s teaching on racism.

5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.

And be it further

Resolved, that such training shall be made available to all persons in this Church, both lay and ordained.