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Religious Leader
( Priest, Nun, Minister of Religion, Chaplain )

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	Performing religious ceremony

Religious leaders are responsible for the worship, guidance and instruction of the members of their church, community, district, diocese or sect, and associated administrative duties.

The term 'religious leader' covers a range of titles and functions such as Aboriginal ceremonial celebrant, chaplain, imam, minister, missionary, monk, nun, pastor, priest, rabbi, religious brother/sister, religion teacher, religious counsellor and youth leader.

Duties and Tasks

Religious leaders may perform the following tasks, which can vary according to the religion and the denomination:

plan ceremonies and services, including music
conduct services of public worship and administer sacraments as required
participate in the social and welfare activities of communities, and counsel and encourage people to be aware of their social responsibilities
provide personal support to people undergoing a crisis such as illness, bereavement or family breakdown
conduct classes in religious instruction and organise participation in community projects
supervise prayer and discussion groups, retreats and seminars
conduct baptisms, marriages, funerals and memorial services
translate and interpret scripture
explain and communicate scripture
keep records as required by civil or church law
visit the sick and elderly.

Quick Facts

Learning Area	History Languages
Work Demand	Including mainly indoor work Including reading or writing
Work Field	Health and Community Services
Work Interest	Helping or Advising Persuading or Service
Skill Level	Para Professional Jobs Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Most religious leaders serve the congregations of particular denominations or independent churches in city or rural areas. Religious leaders work long hours. Extensive travelling may be required. Some may operate as missionaries in isolated areas or overseas. Emotional and physical stress can be associated with the work.