Pastoral Care: A Ministry of Presence

Ministry of Presence

• Visitation and Support of Patients, Families, Visitors, Physicians, and Staff
• Companionship - Hospitality during Hospitalization
• Prayer/Ritual/Sacraments
• Exploration of Religious and Spiritual Resources
• Blessing of Babies and Families
• Facilitation of Ethical Decision-Making
• Support in Palliative and Hospice Care
• Companionship at End of Life Support
• Facilitation of End of Life Decision-Making
• Honoring of Personal Requests related to Particular Religious & Spiritual Needs
• Regular Chapel Services
• Connection with Religious Community Resources of Diverse Faith Traditions
• Religious Literature and Other Spiritual Resources

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