PARTNERS IN PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY 1 Rev. 7/15/19 PARTNERS IN PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY TABLE OF CONTENTS Program of Formation for Pastoral Care Ministers in Diverse Settings through Partnership of Archdiocesan Offices, Academic Programs, and National Associations ........................ 5 I MISSION ............................................................................................................................................. 5 II INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 5 The Problem:.................................................................................................................................. 5 Leadership for the process: .......................................................................................................... 5 The Proposed Solution: ................................................................................................................ 6 For whom? .................................................................................................................................... 6 III PROGRAM PURPOSES ................................................................................................................. 7 IV PROGRAM FRAMEWORK .......................................................................................................... 7 V PROGRAM CONTENT/CURRICULUM .............................................................................. 9 THE GOALS, FORMATION ELEMENTS AND METHODS: ...................................... 9 Human .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Human Formation Goal: .............................................................................................................. 9 Human Formation Elements: (Based on: USCCB (2005) Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, pp.36-37) ............................................................... 9 Human Formation Methods: Appropriate Adult Methodology ............................................ 9 Spiritual ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Spiritual Formation Goal:............................................................................................................. 9 Spiritual Formation Elements: (Based on: USCCB (2005) Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, pp. 38-42) ............................................................ 10 Spiritual Formation Methods: .................................................................................................... 10 Intellectual ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Intellectual Formation Goal: ...................................................................................................... 10 Intellectual Formation Elements: (Based on: USCCB. (2005) Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. pp. 42-46) ............................................................ 10 Intellectual Formation Methods: ............................................................................................... 10 1 Rev. 7/15/19 PARTNERS IN PASTORAL CARE Pastoral ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Pastoral Formation Goal: ........................................................................................................... 11 Pastoral Formation Elements: ................................................................................................... 11 Pastoral Formation Methods: .................................................................................................... 11 VI PATHWAYS OF FORMATION – Holistic, developmental, and spiral .............................. 12 Pathways of Formation for Growth ......................................................................................... 12 Growth in the Four Formational Dimensions ........................................................................ 12 A. FOUNDATIONAL........................................................................................................... 13 Human .................................................................................................................................... 13 Spiritual .................................................................................................................................. 14 Intellectual.............................................................................................................................. 14 Pastoral ................................................................................................................................... 14 B. DISCERNMENT .............................................................................................................. 14 Human .................................................................................................................................... 14 Spiritual .................................................................................................................................. 14 Intellectual.............................................................................................................................. 15 Pastoral ................................................................................................................................... 15 C. LEADERSHIP ................................................................................................................... 15 Human .................................................................................................................................... 15 Spiritual .................................................................................................................................. 15 Intellectual.............................................................................................................................. 16 Pastoral ................................................................................................................................... 16 VII ADMISSION AND COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 17 FOUNDATIONAL ................................................................................................................. 17 DISCERNMENT .................................................................................................................... 17 LEADERSHIP .......................................................................................................................... 17 VIII CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE OF FORMATION SESSIONS .................................. 18 IX FACULTY/INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS ............................................................... 18 X EVALUATION PROCESSES..................................................................................................... 18 XI ASSESSMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 18 XII RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................... 19 2 Rev. 7/15/19 PARTNERS IN PASTORAL CARE XIII APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................. 19 Appendix 1: Original Partners in Pastoral Care Planning (10/2016) ................................. 21 Appendix 2: Some Suggested Key Questions for Each Pathway ....................................... 23 Appendix 3: Sample Sessions for Foundational for Pastoral Care for the Sick, Elderly, and Homebound Through Arch/Diocesan Offices: .............................................. 25 Appendix 4: Sample Introduction to Catholic Prison Ministries ........................................ 37 Appendix 5: Sample Sessions for Foundational for Catholic Prison Ministry.................. 46 Appendix 6: Fundamental Aspects of Geriatric Spiritual Care Education or Principle Elements of Geriatric Spiritual Care Education................................................ 56 Appendix 7: Sample Sessions for Catholic Laity in Pastoral Care Ministry – Equipping, Coordinating, Sustaining ........................................................................................ 58 Appendix 8: The National Core and Specialized Competencies ........................................ 60 3 Rev. 7/15/19 PARTNERS IN PASTORAL CARE PATHWAYS TO SERVICE IN PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY APRIL 2019 PROGRAM OF FORMATION FOR PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS IN DIVERSE SETTINGS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP OF ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICES, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS I MISSION This Partners in Pastoral Care Ministry program was formed to develop a national, integrated, and Catholic approach to identifying, preparing, and supporting men and women who can offer pastoral care ministry in the many settings it is now needed. II INTRODUCTION THE PROBLEM: As part of continuing the healing mission of Jesus, the Catholic Church provides pastoral care services. Those Catholics in need of pastoral care services require pastoral care ministry providers with diverse competencies, including but not limited to board certified chaplains, priests, permanent