Chaplaincy
"In working with young people,
do not try to call them back
to where they were,
and do not call them
to where you are,
beautiful as that place
may seem to you.
You must have the courage
to go with them to a place
neither you nor they have been
before"
(Christianity Rediscovered - V J Donovan)
Being a Chaplain in Sacred Heart School Means....
- Helping pupils to recognise their need for God and communicating God's personality and revelation to them.
- Supporting pupils as they attempt to answer life's problems and helping them to shape the questions.
- Listening to the concerns of pupils and helping them to deal with them.
- Spending time around the school,in the playground and staff-room.
- Being a living witness to the Christian way of life.
- Accompanying and sharing the story of young people at a particular stage of their journey through life.
- Giving encouragement where and when it is needed.
- Knowing your people-pupils, staff and all who work within and for the school.
- Being what you need to be: prophet, presence, bridge-builder.
- Appreciating and enjoying the happiness and inspiration that young people can give.
- Having the courage to try things out and then to reflect on failure as well as success.
- Animating the liturgy.
- Experiencing a great variety of situations.
- Networking with parishes.
Liaising with parents and agencies.
Pastoral Care
History of Chaplains
Function of a School Chaplain
Working as a School Chaplain
Diocesan Role of Chaplain
Our School Chaplain
What Kind Of Help Can The Chaplain Give?
