Chaplain

Overview

As a member of the military, CAF chaplains are responsible for fostering the spiritual, religious, and pastoral care of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families, regardless of religious affiliation, practice, and/or belief. CAF chaplains have privileged access to CAF members of all ranks, have no command authority, and are prohibited from bearing arms.

Responsibilities

• Providing an active, personal, and supportive presence
• Officiating at special functions, service, events, and ceremonies
• Advising the Chain of Command regarding spiritual/religious accommodation issues, ethical dilemmas, and spiritual and moral issues pertaining to the Formation/Unit/Squadron
• Applying knowledge in general military administration and RCChS policies
• Liaising with local area civilian Faith Tradition leaders
• Referring CAF members and their families to other helping professionals such as social wor...