Vocation can take many forms – several of those in ordained ministry feel their calling is outside of a faith community setting and in the ‘secular’ world. Here is an example of one such vocation: a Hospital Chaplain. This person has been ordained in the Church of England but works with people of many faiths, and several with no faith at all
This article gives us an insight into a day of this chaplain’s life and ministry:
http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2015/may/15/we-hospital-chaplains-are-there-to-support-staff-as-well-as-patients
Students could create a chart showing the kinds of activity in this particular day. What can they learn about ministry from the kinds of tasks and duties the Chaplain undertakes? Who benefits from the chaplain’s time and expertise? What kind of person might be attracted to this particular vocation? Is there any aspect of the Chaplains work that surprises the children, any questions they would like to ask, any aspects they think are particularly important or curious?
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