Valuable social capital: arguments supporting the need for the pastoral care profession

Authors

  • Dalia Rudytė St. Ignatius Loyola College, Lithuania; Research worker, Associate Professor, Doctor of Social Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56131/tmt.2024.3.1.225

Keywords:

spiritual assistant, pastoral care, spirituality, valuable social capital

Abstract

The article investigates pastoral care as a catalyst in shaping professional practice, elucidating its various realms and operational facets pertinent to the demand for spiritual guidance. As societal dynamics evolve, the imperative for pastoral intervention amplifies, paralleling the continuous expansion of demographics seeking spiritual solace. Particularly salient among the challenges confronting clients and their kin are issues surrounding aging, profound and incurable illnesses, bereavement, societal alienation, and addiction. The profession of pastoral care is portrayed as a distinctive vocation founded upon invaluable social resources, fostering cohesion among individuals sharing congruent values while fortifying interpersonal trust.  

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Published

2024-03-17

How to Cite

Rudytė, D. (2024). Valuable social capital: arguments supporting the need for the pastoral care profession. Applied Scientific Research, 3(1), 83–97. https://doi.org/10.56131/tmt.2024.3.1.225