Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care

This unit allows a leader to prepare for pastoral care work by understanding boundaries and legislation that impact on ministry practice. The leader also Identifies processes and procedures for pastoral care support within and external to the organisation.

Awards offering Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Diploma of Ministry (Leadership) - RPL (Australian Skills Quality Authority)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Prepare for pastoral and spiritual care work:
   • understanding legislation
   • Identification of responsibilities
   • identification of ethical standards
2. Determine pastoral and spiritual care networks and resources:
   • identification of existing services
   • establishing relationships and networks
   • crisis/escalation procedures
3. Establish professional supervision

Prescribed Text

• Patton, J. Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2005.

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