CATHOLIC HEALTH MINISTRY
Vocation, Career, Calling.
ROLE
Catholic healthcare recognizes spiritual/pastoral care to be a vital component of the ministry of healing. CHA’s commitment to serve the whole person recognizes the impact of spiritual care upon health outcomes. Through their professional training and vocational calling, chaplains provide holistic support to address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families alongside physical health regardless of faith tradition. As a member of the interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with local clergy and volunteers, chaplains strengthen a culture of healing for individual and ministry team well-being fostering hope, faith, compassion and empathy.
EDUCATION
Certified Chaplains
To ensure our ministries are committed to offering the highest quality spiritual care, Catholic health care seeks professional credentialed board-certified chaplains. To achieve board-certification through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and the Association of Professional Chaplains, chaplains must:
- Hold a graduate degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, pastoral studies or spirituality from an accredited institution. Learn more about Graduate Theological Programs.
- Complete four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- Successfully meet NACC or APC qualifications and competencies. Learn more about NACC or APC prerequisites.