Writing Decrees From Scratch

Question 1

what is the principle of publicity

Answer 1

Confidential but involve the person. Communication of all elements to parties involved.

Question 2

What is the principle of participation

Answer 2

those who are effected should have a voice. Author of the Decree has all of the elements.

Question 3

Principle of Objectivity

Answer 3

Geared to public interest. Therefore the final decision must be based on objective elements not personal elements.

Question 4

Principle of Motivation

Answer 4

The reasons behind the decree should be communicated.

Question 5

Principle of Integrality of the decision

Answer 5

all the elements need to be taken into account leading up to the decision.

Question 6

Principle of Material Truth

Answer 6

Things should always correspond to the truth.

Question 7

Principle of Adequate Formality

Answer 7

use procedures that will help people be involved, no less not more.

Question 8

Principle of Swiftness

Answer 8

Don’t drag your feet, do it as quickly as reasonable.

Question 9

Principle of Formal Stability of the Decision

Answer 9

Don’t change your mind the next day, unless there is a grave reason to do so.

Question 10

Right to Recourse

Answer 10

every party has a right to make recourse

Question 11

three phrases to the procedure

Answer 11

1. Initiative to start the procedure
2. instruction
3. conclusion

Question 12

what should be on a decree

Answer 12

identify author of decree
signature of author chancellor/notary
seal of diocese
date