Facilities Usage Policies Sacred Heart Catholic Church
General Policies – The facilities of Sacred Heart Catholic Church are for the use of all registered members of the parish and others in the community.
Qualifications for use:
All parishioners of Sacred Heart and organizations associated with the parish are eligible. Other churches or organizations may also be eligible if approved by the pastor.
Priorities for use of the facilities will be in the following order:
Parish & Diocesan Functions
Individual Parishioners (must be registered members of the parish)
Other Catholic groups, church groups, or organizations of individuals in the community
Reservations & Scheduling – All reservations and scheduling are tentative until approval from Catholic Mutual and Diocese of Lexington is received.
Paperwork along with the insurance fee must be submitted to the parish office at least 15 days prior to the scheduled event. Liability Insurance – The parish liability insurance policy only covers parish events. All other organizations and individuals must purchase
Special Event Insurance at a rate of $95 per event through Catholic Mutual.Self -insured organizations are required to provide proof of liability for $1 MILLION stating Sacred Heart Church and the Diocese of Lexington as the certificate holder. Proof of or purchase of liability insurance must be completed 15 days prior to the scheduled event.
Damage – User is responsible for any damage incurred at the facility during the time of use. User will be charged for repairs and replacement.
Clean Up – Please leave facilities as you found them and ready for use.
Clean Up Checklist:
All serving equipment, beverage dispensers, cooking utensils etc. belonging to the parish must be washed and returned to the proper storage place.
If Dishwasher is used it must be cleaned and turned off.
Trash should be removed from all facilities used during event: gym, hall, kitchen, & bathrooms.
The floor in the hall & kitchen must be swept and mopped after use.
All tables and chairs are to be returned to the original storage area.
Fees – All fees are due 15 days prior to the event including the $95 insurance fee. (All non-parish events must pay $95 insurance fee)
Sacred Heart Church: Weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.
Parishioners – No rental fee
Parish Hall & Kitchen:
Parishioners – up to 4 hours: $25.00 - Additional 2 hour increments: $10.00 each
Non-Parishioners – up to 4 hours: $50.00 - Additional 2 hour increments: $25.00 each