Description
Pastoral workers support religious communities. They provide spiritual education and guidance and implement programmes such as charity works and religious rites. Pastoral workers also assist ministers and help participants in the religious community with social, cultural or emotional problems.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
establish collaborative relationsmentor individualsprovide charity servicespromote religious activitiesbuild community relationsprovide spiritual counsellingperform religious ceremoniesobserve confidentialityrespond to enquiriesperform fundraising activitiescoordinate charity servicesreinforce positive behaviourteach religious textsmanage volunteersmanage administrative systemsplan youth programmesmanage staffprovide social counsellingperform ritual cleaning activitiesprepare religious servicesshow intercultural awarenesswrite work-related reportsrepresent religious institutionmanage fundraising activitiesapply knowledge of human behaviourinterpret religious textssupport volunteersdevelop educational resourcesconduct educational activities