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This summary
included all recommendations in the report. Some of these the task force
considers mandatory, to be implemented by the CUC as requirements for
congregations to participate in the programme. All of these are marked (M) in
this summary. Others are recommended practices or guidelines for congregations.
3.4 That
the CUC, by vote at an Annual Meeting, authorize the CUC Board to establish
minimum requirements for chaplain support, training, performance and evaluation
to be met before the CUC submits an application for provincial licensing. (M)
3.5 That
the Ministry and Chaplaincy Committee review its dual role and recommend to the
CUC board how the functions could best be split so that chaplaincy matters are
dealt with by a dedicated chaplaincy committee. The composition and membership
of the Chaplaincy Committee should include representation from small and large
congregations, chaplains, former chaplains, ministers, Chaplaincy committees,
CAUUC and the CUC Board. Regional liaisons should be appointed to assist the
committee in its work.
3.6 That
congregations participating in the Chaplaincy programme establish a chaplaincy
committee under terms of reference which include minimum requirements approved
by the CUC Board and a clear contract with the Lay Chaplain or Chaplains. The
committee will provide a summary report annually through the local Board to the
CUC M & CC listing activities, evaluations future training requirements and
concerns. (M)
3.7 That
ministers serve on the local chaplaincy committee and provide quality assurance,
training and advice to chaplains within their own congregations and, where
feasible, assist in these roles with chaplains in neighbouring congregations
with no minister.
3.9(a) That
congregations develop complaint and dispute resolution procedures.
3.9(b) That
the CUC Board adopt the complaint resolution process in Appendix 6 of this
report.
4.1 That
the name “Chaplain” be replaced with “Lay Chaplain” in English and "Célébrant/Célébrante”
in French. (M)
4.2 That
congregations be required by the CUC Board to include in the chaplain’s contract
a declaration that they will not engage in counselling beyond consulting on
rites of passage. The training programme must cover the distinction between
counselling and consulting. (M)
4.3 That
chaplains only perform ceremonies which would be considered suitable and
permitted on the congregation’s own premises.
4.4 CUC
training must ensure chaplains are able to recognise the risk of role confusion
and provide examples and ways for chaplains to keep their chaplaincy roles
distinct from other roles or tasks they may have in congregations.
5.1 That
the CUC Board develop specific guidelines which include the number of rites of
passage requested, the extent of the territory served, the variety of religions
and languages normally dealt with, and the availability of suitable candidates
for training as factors to be considered in determining the number of chaplains
needed by a particular society (M).
5.2 That
ministerial students not be appointed as chaplains solely because of their
student status. Students currently appointed because of their student status
should continue in the role until graduation.
5.3 That
chaplains serve a six year term, affirmed annually by the congregation. If,
following a vigorous search, the chaplaincy committee is unable to find a
suitable candidate, a term may be extended annually with the approval of the M &
CC. (M)
5.4 That
congregations have clearly defined policies on allocation of rites between
minister and chaplains and between chaplains
5.5a That
evaluation of chaplains be performed annually by the local chaplaincy committee
(M)
5.5b That
the CUC Board establish a standard recommended evaluation process including
the factors to be evaluated (M)
5.5c That
the CUC Board facilitate the establishment of links between chaplains and others
with rites of passage experience for purposes of peer review and mentorship,
including the links already established by CAUUC
5.6 That
in consultation with the CAUUC and other stakeholders, the CUC Board, through
the M & CC, develop Standards of Practice for chaplains to which each chaplain
will be required to subscribe (M)
5.7 That
the CUC Board establish minimum requirements for chaplains’ contracts and all
contracts be submitted to the CUC as part of the appointment process (M)
5.8 That
congregations have clearly defined policies on payment procedures
5.9 That
the CUC Board establish guidelines for appropriate advertising
6.1a That
the CUC Board develop a more adequate model for training chaplains and
Chaplaincy committees and ensure M & CC training is offered when and where
required. Funding to be provided by the CUC and by Congregations.
6.1b That
each congregation contribute a fixed amount (to be determined by the CUC Board)
to the CUC Lay Chaplaincy Training Fund from each fee-generating rite of passage
conducted by their chaplains. This money to be used by the M & CC to create a
training programme and subsidise ongoing training. Congregations are
encouraged in addition to include funds in their budget specifically designated
to send current and potential chaplains to formal M&CC training workshops and to
pay for resource materials (M)
6.2 That
the CUC Board compile a chaplains’ handbook of resource material including
materials in a variety of media. Materials could be received from chaplains,
ministers and the CAUUC. CUC Board would make such a resource available to all
congregations
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