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Children's Literature - Cathi I. White
Clergy help people in all walks of life and are a very important part of the church. There are requirements and education that is needed to be a member of the clergy. For example, most Protestant clergy have a Master’s degree and Catholic clergy are required to study theology for four years beyond their bachelor’s degree. But clergy need more than education. They have to be people who have integrity, compassion, are trustworthy, respectful, courageous, diligent, self-disciplined, fair, and uphold justice. For instance, a member of the clergy assists people in the church and needs to be a person of integrity and trust. If someone in the church has a problem and confides in the clergy, that person needs to know that what was discussed will not be repeated to anyone else, but will be kept in confidence. They need to know they can trust the clergy. A member of the clergy has to have the integrity and a good reputation in order to lead the people of the church in the right way. Furthermore, courage is also needed because many times clergy make decisions that may not be popular, but are right according to the standards they teach. This informative book explains each character trait needed to help the reader to understand more about clergy and the responsibilities that come with this position. In addition, there are suggestions for further reading as well as websites for more information included in the back of the book. This book is part of the “Careers with Characters” series. Anyone thinking of becoming part of the clergy would be interested in reading this well-written book. Reviewer: Cathi I. White; Ages 12 up.
Clergy
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ISBN-13:
9781422290491
- Publisher: Mason Crest
- Publication date: 09/02/2014
- Series: Careers With Character
- Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
- Format: eBook
- Pages: 96
- File size: 6 MB
- Age Range: 6 - 18 Years
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Find out what it takes to be a member of the clergy... Clergy are men and women who serve as spiritual leaders. •They direct people toward God. •They explain the sacred writings of their faith. •They prepare public worship services. •They provide comfort and advice to people struggling with family or personal problems. •They lead ceremonies that mark life's most significant events, like birth, marriage, and death. To do these things, clergy need all the core qualities of a good character. They need compassion to help others... A sense of justice to treat everyone fairly... Respect for confidential problems... And courage to confront challenges. If being a member of the clergy interests you, find out what education, experiences, and character you'll need to succeed—read Clergy.
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