New Online Training Design and Syllabus

The NEW ONLINE Prayer Chaplain Trainer's Course is a 5-week course with a virtual live session every Saturday during the five weeks. The weekly modules will contain required and supplemental readings as well as videos, discussion questions, and assignments to be completed each week. On Saturday, we will gather as a class using Zoom for a session facilitated by Light & Love Trainers to cover specific material, answer questions, and discuss power learnings.

  • Module 1 - Introduction & Sacred Circle: You will be introduced to the Prayer Chaplain Program, the role of a PC, and what it means to hold spiritual space. This week culminates in participating in a Sacred Circle during our virtual Zoom session.

  • Module 2 - Listening, Confidentiality, and Warning Signals: You will explore the importance of listening to the role of a Prayer Chaplain and types of listening we most often experience as you practice your goal of being an empathic listener. Additional content includes understanding the absolute boundaries of confidentiality and the only exception which is "need to know." And you will learn how to support your Prayer Chaplains through the creation of a Procedure Plan and Resource List.

  • Module 3 - Prayer: This module will deeply anchor you in your understanding and practice of prayer as you explore dimensions of prayer, your concept of God, and how your prayer practice evolved as you evolve. Your guide will be a Prayer Exploration Workbook designed specifically for this course.

  • Module 4 - Human Conditions & Change and Grief: Exploring the human condition in addition to the nature of change and grief will assist you personally and in your role as a Prayer Chaplain and Prayer Chaplain Trainer. Learning about desensitization and understanding how grief effects everyone, you will deepen your level of trust and faith while your compassion for others grows.

  • Module 5 - Prayer Chaplain Experience and Prayer Chaplain Support: Wellness Calling, Visitations, Ongoing Training, Commitment, and Passages are all components of the Prayer Chaplain experience and you will learn about each one and how to train your Prayer Chaplains in all areas of their service. With your support and encouragement, your Prayer Chaplains will be ready to be of sacred service to those in your spiritual community.

Course Syllabus & Modules Outline

Please take a moment to preview the course syllabus and modules outline where you can see how the course is designed and all the powerful content pieces you will experience when taking this course.

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