Chaplain Branch (Canadian Forces)
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Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre
The Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre (CFChSC) in Borden, Ontario, is responsible for the training of all chaplainChaplain
Traditionally, a chaplain is a minister in a specialized setting such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam or lay representative of a religion attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, university, or private chapel...
s (Regular and Reserve, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
and Jewish). CFChSC provides training in operational and static ministry.
The training is provided with an operational focus and an interfaith approach. Courses are available in both official languages English and French. Courses include Chaplain Basic Officer Training, Ethics, Pastoral Counselling, Chaplains in Deployed Operations, Intermediate, Advanced, Chapel Life Coordinator (Protestant and Roman Catholic), and Ministry in a Pluralistic Environment. CFChSC prepares military chaplains for service in times of peace and times of conflict. The Resource Centre contains a library relating to ministry, religion and related areas. The Chaplains provide ministry to Canadian Forces personnel and their families.
Annual Chaplain Branch Retreat and Seminar
Since the amalgamation of the former Protestant and Roman Catholic Chaplaincies in the mid-90’s into a single multi-faith Canadian Forces Chaplaincy, a joint annual retreat and seminar has been held. Consisting of seminars, business meetings and worship services, the annual retreat provides opportunities for the professional and spiritual development of chaplains and for fellowship as a Branch. The Annual Protestant Chaplain Branch Retreat and Seminar was held annually at the Royal Military College of CanadaRoyal Military College of Canada
The Royal Military College of Canada, RMC, or RMCC , is the military academy of the Canadian Forces, and is a degree-granting university. RMC was established in 1876. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers...
in Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Badges
On 24 September 2006, the Department of National Defence issued a press release indicating that, "[i]n order to better represent the diversity of Canadian society, and reflect the multi-faith nature of today’s chaplaincy", the current Branch cap badge would be replaced with three new badges. The new badges would retain the crowned wreath of red maple leaves and central blue circle; the Maltese Cross behind the circle would be removed. On the circle would be "a different symbol for each faith tradition: for Christian chaplains, the Maltese cross, which has long been associated with Christian chaplaincy. Jewish chaplains will wear the symbol of the tablets of the Law and the Magen David (the star of David) and Muslim chaplains will wear the crescent." A scroll with the motto "VOCATIO AD SERVITIUM" would be placed below the circle.http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2083 These badges were approved by the Canadian Heraldic AuthorityCanadian Heraldic Authority
The Canadian Heraldic Authority is part of the Canadian honours system under the Queen of Canada, whose authority is exercised by the Governor General. The Authority is responsible for the creation and granting of new coats of arms , flags and badges for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and...
on 15 March 2006.http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2006/20061118/html/house-e.html
Chaplain General
- See also: Chaplain GeneralChaplain GeneralIn the Anglican Church, chaplains general are the seniormost Anglican chaplains in otherwise non-Anglican organizations. Chaplains general are most commonly appointed in Commonwealth Realms, and are responsible for conducting religious services and ceremonies, and generally representing the...
and Military Chaplain#Annual International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference
Order of precedence
See also
- Royal Canadian Army Chaplain CorpsRoyal Canadian Army Chaplain CorpsThe Royal Canadian Army Chaplain Corps was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army. The Canadian Army Chaplain Corps was authorized on 22 Mar 1948. The Canadian Army Chaplain Corps was redesignated The Royal Canadian Army Chaplain Corps on 3 Jun 1948. The Royal Canadian Army Chaplain Corps...
- Military Ordinariate of CanadaMilitary Ordinariate of CanadaThe Military Ordinariate of Canada is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Canadian Forces and their families.-History:...
- Royal Military College of Canada chapelsRoyal Military College of Canada chapelsThe Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario Canada includes two chapels in Yeo Hall. The chapels are classic examples of gothic revival architecture. Yeo Hall Building 32, which was built in 1935, was recognized as a Federal Heritage Building in 1990...
- Armed Forces Chaplaincy CenterArmed Forces Chaplaincy CenterThe Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center is the center for training of United States military chaplains, located at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Co-located on the AFCC campus are: the United States Army Chaplain Center and School, the United States Naval Chaplaincy School and Center, and...
(U.S. chaplain training)