COVID-19 Resources and updates

How Many Worshipers Can Gather at Church?
Phase 1 counties: up to 50 persons total indoors or outdoors.
Phase 2 counties: up to 100 persons indoors (up to 250 at outdoor gatherings).
1 person can be allowed indoors for every 35 square feet of space, up to the maximum.

What are the Face Covering Requirements in Churches?
Face coverings are legally required at indoor gatherings, including in churches, per statewide directive. All who are 5 years and up must wear face coverings in church in Phases 1 and 2 of reopening (ages 2-4 are urged to wear them). Those are excepted who perform activity that makes wearing a face covering “not feasible,” like the presider (throughout Mass) and the lector (while reading). Singers and musicians are not excepted (they must wear face coverings even while singing). Exceptions are made for people with disabilities or diagnosed medical conditions that preclude them from wearing face coverings. In these few cases, special accommodations should be made so those unable to wear face coverings have seating in a cry room or choir loft away from the rest gathered. Wearing a face covering at church is not optional. Churchgoers cannot be allowed entrance without a face covering. The pastor and door monitor must strictly enforce this requirement. By archdiocesan requirement, face coverings must still be used by ministers when distributing Holy Communion. A presider (to the extent possible) may wear a face covering during Mass. Masses should normally be conducted in the church. The offering of Masses should take place in strict accord with the directives and numbers allowed by the State.
 
Are Sign-Ups for Mass Still Required?
Yes, names and contact phone or email must still be collected for each churchgoer who attends Mass. In limited cases, a pastor could allow people to simply show-up and sign-up immediately prior to Mass. Under NO circumstances can the number of attendees exceed the legal requirements.
 
Can Satellite Sites Still Be Used?
Yes, satellite sites can still be used.

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