232231 Religious Leader

Role overview

Performs spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of a religious faith, and provides motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of a congregation or parish, and the wider community.

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Tasks

• Nurtures people in their spiritual development and discipleship by providing spiritual and moral guidance
• Administers rites of faiths such as marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
• Performs administrative tasks for a religious community
• Prepares and delivers sermons and preachings to members of a religious faith
• Develops and imparts religious education programs
• Conducts and leads services and ceremonies for religious festivals and holy days

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

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Alternative titles

• Minister of Religion