Ordain religious officials

Description

Perform the rites and ceremonies which officially appoint an individual to an official religious function such as priest, bishop or deacon, having the authority to do so, according to traditions and regulations.

Alternative labels

bless religious celebrants
consecrate religious officials
appoint religious celebrants
appoint religious officials
bless religious officials
consecrate religious celebrants
anoint religious celebrants
anoint religious officials

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Ordain religious officials is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Ordain religious officials is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Minister of religion: Ministers of religion lead religious organisations or communities, perform spiritual and religious ceremonies and provide spiritual guidance to members of a particular religious group. They may undertake missionary work, pastoral or preaching work, or work within a religious order or community, such as a monastery or convent. Ministers of religion perform duties such as leading worship services, giving religious education, officiating at funerals and marriages, counselling congregation members and offer a range of other community services, both in conjunction with the organisation they work for, and through their own personal day to day activities.

 


 

References

  1. Ordain religious officials – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022