What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navy Chaplain position at U.S. Navy?
About Navy Chaplains
- Provide religious ministry and support to those of your own faith.
- Facilitate the religious requirements of those from all faiths.
- Care for all servicemembers and their families, including those subscribing to no specific faith.
The role spans conducting worship services, performing rites and ceremonies, counseling individuals, overseeing religious education programs, visiting hospitalized personnel, training lay leaders, promoting attendance at services,
and advising leaders regarding morale, ethics,
and spiritual well-being.
Duties:
- a) Conducting worship services in various settings.
- b) Performing weddings, funeral services and baptisms.
- c) Counseling individual who seek guidance.
The Navy chaplain provides guidance through different mediums – such as land or sea which may require traveling