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Office Of Siridantamahapalaka: Template No.: T195 Template Title: Interfaith Visit Planning & Reflection Form

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Template No.: T195 Template Title: Interfaith Visit Planning & Reflection Form

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Template No.: T195

Template Title: Interfaith Visit Planning & Reflection Form

Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster D (Everyday Faith & Lay Donations), Cases 36–45 (add F if conflict risk; add H for peace/ethics model)

Linked Templates / Policies: Visitor Service Policy, Safeguarding & Relic Respect Rules, T184 (Guided Tour Script Planning), T190 (Media Approval), T183 (Feedback/Complaint), T173 (Records Classification), Stakeholder Map (T158)

Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______

Prepared by / Role: _______________________

Office / Unit: ____________________________

Country / Location: _______________________

Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive [ ]

Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only [ ]


1) Purpose (why we use this form)

This form plans an interfaith visit and records reflections after the visit.
It supports respect, peace, and good relations.


2) Visiting group details (group)

  • Visiting organisation/group name: _________________________________

  • Faith/tradition (as they name it): ________________________________

  • Country/city: _________________________________________________

  • Group leader / main contact name: ________________________________

  • Phone: __________________________ Email: ________________________

  • Second contact (optional): _______________________________________

  • Visit date requested: ____ / ____ / ______

  • Visit date confirmed: ____ / ____ / ______

  • Arrival time: ________ Departure time: ________

  • Group size (expected): ________

  • Languages needed: ______________________________________________

Visit type (tick):
Dialogue visit [ ] Cultural learning [ ] Peace visit [ ] Education tour [ ] Official goodwill visit [ ] Other: ______


3) Goals (what we want to achieve) (goals)

Write 3–6 clear goals.







Main message (simple):
“We welcome all visitors with respect. We protect heritage and support peace.”


4) Protocol and respect guidance (protocol)

Tick and fill as needed.

A) Greeting and etiquette

  • Who will greet the group (name/role): _____________________________

  • Greeting style (tick): Simple welcome [ ] Formal welcome [ ] With community elder [ ] With monastic representative [ ] Other: ____

  • Seating plan needed? Yes [ ] No [ ]

  • Gifts exchange expected? Yes [ ] No [ ] Not sure [ ]

If gifts are expected: use T178 (in-kind) and review conditions with T179 if needed.

B) Dress and conduct

  • Dress guidance provided to visitors? Yes [ ] No [ ]

  • Quiet voice in sacred areas reminder? Yes [ ] No [ ]

  • Photo rules explained? Yes [ ] No [ ]

C) Sensitive boundaries (must tick)

  • No sharing of Sacred-Restricted relic/security details. Yes [ ]

  • No political party promotion or blaming speech. Yes [ ]

If visitors ask sensitive questions, planned response:
“I cannot share that detail. I can share public information about our mission and education work.”


5) Visit plan and schedule

A) Planned route / activities

(Use times. Link to T184 if a tour script is prepared.)

  • Welcome and orientation: ________ to ________

  • Museum tour (public areas): ________ to ________

  • Dialogue session / Q&A: ________ to ________

  • Tea/refreshments (optional): ________ to ________

  • Closing words and thanks: ________ to ________

Route notes (public areas only):


B) Speakers / hosts

Host 1 (name/role): ______________________ Topic: ___________________
Host 2 (name/role): ______________________ Topic: ___________________
Visitor speaker (if any): __________________ Topic: ___________________


6) Safety and access plan

  • Crowd control needed? Yes [ ] No [ ]
    If Yes, controls: split group [ ] extra staff [ ] timed entry [ ] other: ____

  • Accessibility needs (wheelchair/elder support)? Yes [ ] No [ ] Details: ______

  • Emergency contact on duty (name/role): _____________________________ Phone: __________

  • Fire safety briefing given to leader at arrival? Yes [ ] No [ ]


7) Media and public communication (optional)

  • Will media attend? Yes [ ] No [ ]

  • Will photos/videos be taken? Yes [ ] No [ ]
    If Yes:

  • Content approved with T190? Yes [ ] No [ ] Ref: ____________________

  • Consent considered for faces/children? Yes [ ] No [ ]

  • Any restrictions requested by visiting group? Yes [ ] No [ ] Details: ______

Public message draft (1–3 lines):



8) Notes during the visit (what happened)

  • Attendance (actual): ________

  • Key topics discussed (short):




  • Any concerns raised (short, calm): _________________________________

  • Any promises made (list): _________________________________________


9) Reflection after the visit (reflection)

Complete within 1–7 days after the visit.

A) What went well?


B) What was difficult or sensitive?


C) What did we learn about peace and mutual respect?


D) Any risk or conflict signs to watch?

Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes, note (no sensitive details): _________________________________
Risk entry needed (T163)? Yes [ ] No [ ] Risk ID: __________


10) Follow-up actions (follow-up actions)

List clear follow-up actions with owners and dates.

Action 1: _________________________________________________

  • Owner: __________________________ Deadline: //____

  • Method (tick): Email [ ] Letter [ ] Meeting [ ] Joint event [ ] Other: ____

Action 2: _________________________________________________

  • Owner: __________________________ Deadline: //____

Action 3 (optional): ________________________________________

  • Owner: __________________________ Deadline: //____

Thank-you message sent to group? Yes [ ] No [ ] Date: //____


11) Approvals and sign-off

Prepared by (name/role): _______________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Reviewed by (Visitor Services/Safety): __________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Reviewed by (Doctrinal/Ethics, if needed): ______ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Approved by (Director/Authority, if needed): _____ Signature: __________ Date: //____


12) Filing

File code / reference ID: ____________________
Classification recommended (T173): Public [ ] Internal [ ] Restricted [ ]
File location (cabinet/folder + digital path): __________________________
Retention period: 1 year [ ] 3 years [ ] 5 years [ ] Other: ____