Capuchin
Friars Ministering as Chaplains
Capuchin friars presently serve
as chaplains in prisons and hospitals in New York State, New Hampshire, Maine
and Connecticut. In order to respond to the needs of those who find themselves
faced with illness, or to stand with those whose loved ones are faced with
the limitations of life, those called to this ministry develop important skills.
Through study and courses of training they learn to respond to the the spiritual,
psychological and physical needs of the people they serve.
Chaplains are typically required
to be certified by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
and participate in four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Because of the demands placed on someone in this ministry, good health (emotional,
physical, psychological, and spiritual) is essential. Good judgment, maturity,
empathy, and assessment skills in a variety of crisis situations are among
the primary assets a competent and caring chaplain brings to his or her ministry.
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