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Chaplains perform religious activities in secular institutions. They perform counselling services and provide spiritual and emotional support to the people in the institution, as well as cooperate with priests or other religious officials to support religious activities in the community.

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Competences
31
Groups
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Essential
10
Optional
21

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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psychological counselling methods

The various psychological counselling, training and coaching methods for persons of all ages, groups and organizations considering medical aspects.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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provide charity services

Provide services for charity causes, or perform an independent activity related to community service, such as providing food and shelter, performing fundraising activities for charitable causes, gathering support for charity, and other charitable services.

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interpret religious texts

Interpret the contents and messages of religious texts in order to develop spiritually and help others in their spiritual development, to apply the appropriate passages and messages during services and ceremonies, or for theological learning.

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observe confidentiality

Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

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perform religious ceremonies

Perform the ritual acts and apply the traditional religious texts during ceremonial events, such as funerals, confirmation, baptism, birth rites and other religious ceremonies.

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promote religious activities

Promote events, attendance to religious services and ceremonies, and the participation in religious traditions and festivities in a community in order to enhance the role religion plays in that community.

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provide social counselling

Assist and guide social service users to resolve personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.

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provide spiritual counselling

Assist individuals and groups seeking guidance in their religious convictions, or support in their spiritual experience, so that they are affirmed and confident in their faith.

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reinforce positive behaviour

Reinforce positive behaviour in people during rehabilitation and counseling activities, to ensure that the person takes the necessary actions for positive results in a positive manner, so that they remain encouraged to continue their efforts and reach goals.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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canon law

The study of the legal organisation and system of the Catholic Church. Body of laws including rights, set of rules and obligations elaborated by the ecclesiastical authority. Canon Law regulates Catholic Church as independent entity and the relations between the religious institution and external organisations.

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Bible texts

The content and interpretations of the bible texts, its different components, the different types of Bibles, and its history.

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quran

The content and interpretations of the religious book of Islam.

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vocal techniques

The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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assist missionary work

Assist in the tasks fulfilled by missionaries, such as improving health care, education, spiritual guidance, literacy, social justice, and other charitable tasks, in a specific area, in order to spread spiritual messages and also to provide aid where possible.

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develop artistic educational activities

Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.

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establish educational network

Establish a sustainable network of useful and productive educational partnerships to explore business opportunities and collaborations, as well as stay current about trends in education and topics relevant to the organisation. Networks should ideally be developed on a local, regional, national and international scale.

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guide conversion

Guide individuals who wish to change their faith in the processes related to the conversion to a particular religion, in their religious development on their new religious path, and performing the conversion itself.

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memorise script

Memorise a set of lines or specific information in order to convey it correctly to a target audience.

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perform church service

Perform the rites and traditions which are involved in a church service and leading communal worship, such as giving sermons, reading psalms and scriptures, singing hymns, performing eucharist, and other rites.

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apply knowledge of human behaviour

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

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apply socially just working principles

Work in accordance with management and organisational principles and values focusing on human rights and social justice.

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communicate in healthcare

Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.

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coordinate educational programmes

Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.

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develop educational resources

Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.

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manage fundraising activities

Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.

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mentor individuals

Mentor individuals by providing emotional support, sharing experiences and giving advice to the individual to help them in their personal development, as well as adapting the support to the specific needs of the individual and heeding their requests and expectations.

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perform fundraising activities

Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.

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prepare religious services

Perform the necessary actions for the preparation of religious services and ceremonies, such as gathering the necessary props and materials, cleaning tools, writing and practicing sermons and other speeches, and other preparation activities.

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support volunteers

Follow up volunteer activity.

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teach religious texts

Teach the content and interpretation methods of religious texts in order to facilitate spiritual or theological learning.

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