1. Concerning Civil Registration Upon Formation
At the time of its foundation, the Ordinariate, seeking to preserve freedom of religious faith, worship, and practice, shall seek neither registration as a civil corporation nor tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. Individual ministries associated with the Ordinariate may seek registration via civil means based on the needs of the ministry.
2. Future Growth and Civil Recognition
Should the Ordinariate grow to a point where it is determined that sound stewardship, recordkeeping, and transparency are most properly served, and that the ministry of the Ordinariate will be enhanced without the potential erosion of its freedom of its religious faith, worship, and practice, the jurisdiction may choose to explore incorporation and the subsequent filing for not-for-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 501 (C) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.