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This concept is obsolete
pastoral worker
Concept overview
Code
3413.2
Description
Pastoral workers support religious communities. They provide spiritual education and guidance and implement programmes such as charity works and religious rites. Pastoral workers also assist ministers and help participants in the religious community with social, cultural or emotional problems.
Alternative Labels
church pastoral worker
lay worker
ministry pastoral worker
parish worker
religious worker
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Skills & Competences
Concept status
Status
released