Chapter 1 - What Is A Chaplain? Flashcards
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the Freedom of Religion which may be exercised by individuals in a number of ways, including:
Chapter 1 pg. 3, item #1
A. Accessing spiritual guidance, care and counsel
B. Worshiping according to one’s faith
C. Keeping holy days and religious observances
D. Practicing religious dietary laws
E. Receiving care and treatment that is sensitive to one’s practice and belief
F. Honoring one’s religious appearance and dress requirements
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In the midst of others that are practicing their faith (which is not your faith), in America how can you practice your freedom of religion in a way that is not offensive?
Chapter 1 pg. 3, item #2
Ans: you may choose to abstain from participating in the religious service or ceremonies. Chaplain regulations prohibit requiring any individual to participate in a religious service parade, unless it is in connection with Remembrance Day observances, a funeral or a ceremony of significant civic memorial nature.
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What is a Chaplain? - response #1
Chapter 1 pg. 3, item #3
The term Chaplain refers to a clergy person or layperson who has been commissioned by a faith group or an organization to provide pastoral/spiritual care services in an institution, organization or government entity. Chaplaincy refers to the general activity performed by a chaplain, which may include crisis ministry, counseling, sacraments, worship, education, help in ethical decision making, staff support, clergy contact and community or church coordination.
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What is a Chaplain? - response #2
Chapter 1 pg. 3, item #4
Chaplaincy may be provided by an institution such as a general or mental hospital, prison, school, or college, by a business organization, or the armed forces.
Although many faith groups and institutions use “pastoral care” synonymously with “chaplaincy services” some prefer to use “pastoral care” to refer to any services performed by either ordained or non-ordained persons, but reserve “chaplaincy services” or activities performed by ordained ministers, priests or rabbis. In the US Armed Forces only the terms “chaplaincy” and “chaplaincy services” are used.
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What is a Chaplain? - response #3 Origin of the term chaplain.
Chapter 1 pg. 3, item #5
The term chaplain originated with the appointment for personal ministry of a non-parochial cleric to a monarch, ecclesiastical authority or nobleman who owned a chapel.
Chaplains then began serving in military units, and later in institutions such as hospitals, prisons, schools, and diplomatic facilities.
Chapter 1 pg. 3, item #5
What is a Chaplain? - response #4 - Development of Chaplaincy Services
Chapter 1 pg. 4, item #6
Chaplaincy has developed a variety of specialized forms in its numeral efforts settings: military, prison, hospital and business chaplaincies are generally viewed as distinct forms of specialized ministry with corresponding career tacks. An example is:
Hospital: pediatric, geriatric, oncology, hospice, mental health and chemical dependency ministries. Many chaplains also consider non-specialized care and concern for all persons related to the organization as the principal feature of the identity.
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What is a Chaplain? - response #5 - employment and compensation
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Chaplain’s may be employed full or part-time. They may be compensated by the institution, by a religious body, by a separate funding organization, or may contract their services individually or through a contracting organization. Many clergy also volunteer their services as chaplain, as many parish ministers do for local hospitals. Since the 1920’s many chaplains have been clinically trained to function in their particular type of facility. Chaplaincy organizations have been certifying chaplains for competency to function in specialized ministries since the 1940’s.
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What is a Chaplain? - response #6 - basic requirements
Chapter 1 pg. 4, item #8
Basic requirements for functioning as a chaplain usually include:
1) an ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s denomination or faith group, 2) ordination of commission to function in pastoral care ministry, and 3) the theological training expected by the chaplain’s denomination. Exact requirements vary by denomination and by institution and have been changing in recent years.
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NYSCTF CREED
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A. Enlightenment of the Spirit
B. Strengthening of the Mind and Body
C. Preservation of Life
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NYSCTF Code of Discipline
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A. We minister to our own
B. We facilitate the worship of others
C. We care for all
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Top Skills of a Chaplain
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A. Listening (assess and gather information)
B. Observing (greater assessment and gather more information)
C. Discernment (recognize)
D. Validation (validate or authenticate the individual’s feelings)
Chapter 1 pg. 4, item #9c
How can Chaplains best be described?
Chapter 1 pg. 5, item #15
Chaplains can best be described as those who bring images of order in the midst of chaos, and hope in the midst of despair.
Chapter 1 pg. 5, item #15
What is Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)?
Chapter 1 pg. 6, item #21
CPE or Clinical Pastoral Education is an experience based form of learning that teaches both the science and art of pastoral care.
Students are encouraged to reflect on their own lives from a theological perspective, enabling them to be aware of their strengths and weaknesses in ministry. Using this action/reflection model of education, students develop pastoral care skills and reflect on what they have learned, in order to provide enhanced pastoral care. This is a cyclical interactive process of learning. A unit o CPE encompasses a minimum of 400 hours of supervised chaplaincy along with professional and theological education.
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