Catholic Chaplain

JOB TITLE : Catholic Chaplain

LOCATION : The Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, DC

DUTIES :

• Conduct daily pastoral visitation as scheduled to and for all Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) residents, as a part of the overall chaplain pastoral support program.
• Conduct Mass on Sunday and on other days, to include daily Mass on weekdays and other days, as determined between the priest, congregation and AFRH.
• Conduct rites and sacraments, such as Eucharist, Reconciliation, Sacrament of the Sick, Baptism, Matrimony and funeral services, in accordance with established procedures of his/her faith group.
• Assist the AFRH, as requested, in the development and conducting of religious services, to include special religious services to observe special days and occasions.
• Subscribe to and support the vision and goals of pastoral care as outlined by the Standard Operating Procedures of the AFRH, as are in place during the duration of the contract.
• Set up religious facilities, equipment and liturgical appointments for programs and worship services.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree from a college, university, or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Provide documentation of current endorsement or of good standing in accordance with the Catholic faith.
• Proven experience taking similar roles within medical settings.