Documents and Reports

Role of Chaplains

Chaplains operating in CSC facilities provide spiritual guidance to members of all religious traditions. A Statement of Ethics guides the chaplains within their ministry.

In general, chaplains are responsible for maintaining a visible presence at the institutions. This includes:

• directing and coordinating religious services and sacramental ministry to inmates;
• creating, coordinating, and delivering religious activities;
• interpreting to the community the needs and concerns of persons affected by the criminal justice system and educating the community concerning their role in reconciliation;
• recruiting and training volunteers for prison work;
• integrating chaplaincy services into the life of the institution through routine involvement with other prison staff and attendance at appropriate staff meetings.