It is a member who serves a particular institution or a group of the faithful who are not ordinarily organized into a mission or parish. Chaplains can be men and women capable of accepting the commitment to be God's instrument in the process of restoring the mental, physical, social and spiritual health of humanity, especially those most in need. This is one is a profession that dates back millennia.
The chaplaincy has received different names according to its rank or activity, among which are:
- Altar chaplain: he is in charge of singing in the royal chapel at masses on holidays. in some churches the priest who assists the celebrant is so called.
- Chaplain of nuns: they are the priests sent to spiritually assist the female monks.
- Parish Chaplain: They were the curators of the parish.
- Chaplain of his holiness: because of his powers, contributions and knowledge, he is the one who is appointed by the pope, usually he is the most dean who is given the title of monsignor.
- Choir chaplain: is any of the priests of the churches or cathedrals chosen to assist the choir in the offices and canonical hours.
- Pontifical chaplain: they were those in charge of the service of the papal chapel.
- King's chief chaplain: the bishop who has spiritual and ecclesiastical jurisdiction over palaces, houses, and royal sites.
The chaplains as well as any other organization must be governed by rules among which the following stand out:
- Be an active member of your local church
- Have a clean and faultless testimony.
- Obey the rules of the chaplaincy.
- Submit to the respective leaders.
- Show your loyalty to the chaplaincy of said organization.
- Respect the authorities that govern the nation, whether they are federal, local and state.
- Have the support of your pastor and denominational leaders.
Its vision is to contribute to the development of the community by promoting the highest pastoral clinical formations, training chaplains, chaplains, counselors, professional counselors, who function as agents of change in institutions, private, regional, national, governmental.
