1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. anthropology;
1.2. social ethics.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. pastoral aspects of theology sectors  (systematic theology, biblical exegesis, moral theology);
2.2. pastoral theology;
2.3. physiology and psychosomatics;
2.4. personality theories and types of psychotherapy;
2.5. clinical psychology and pathopsychology;
2.6. developmental psychology;
2.7. special pedagogy and psychology;
2.8. social and family psychology;
2.9. psychology of religion;
2.10. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. theology of spiritual life;
3.2. religious pedagogy and methodology;
3.3. pastoral psychology;
3.4. pastoral counselling (theory and practice);
3.5. spiritual guidance and co-guidance;
3.6. inter-religious and ecumenical dialogue in pastoral work;
3.7. pastoral communication;
3.8. cross-cultural pastoral care and
counselling;
3.9. provision of assistance in the crisis situations;
3.10. methodology of theology;
3.11. scientific research methods in pastoral work;
3.12. use of information technologies in pastoral work;
3.13. professional ethics;
3.14. at least two foreign languages at the communication level;
3.15. official language;
3.16. employment relationship;
3.17. labour protection;
3.18. environmental protection.

1. To acknowledge and respect the limits of one’s competence in accordance with the dogmas of the religious organization, professional code of ethics and laws and regulations of pastoral counselling and care.
2. To assess and integrate current theories and practical knowledge of theology, philosophy, pedagogy and psychology in training (catechesis) and pastoral counselling.
3. To coordinate and plan training (catechesis) and pastoral care.
4. To select suitable didactic strategies and teaching methods.
5. To evaluate the progress and results of training (catechesis) and pastoral care.
6. To plan and carry out scientific work in the field of training (catechesis), counselling and care, acquiring and processing qualitative and quantitative information.
7. To collect and analyse data obtained from research developing theoretical and practical recommendations.
8. To assess and competently apply scientific research results in the field of training (catechesis) and pastoral counselling and care.
9. To have a good knowledge of and describe pastoral counselling and care technology applied in counselling.
10. To carry out a comprehensive assessment of individual needs, expectations and resources under pastoral care.
11. To apply research methods within one’s competence.
12. To select and use appropriate ways and techniques of communication to work with clients and patients of various ages and social groups, their families and other parties involved in pastoral care.
13. To determine priority (urgency) and provide support in times of crisis within the framework of pastoral counselling and care.
14. To provide pastoral counselling and care to a person experiencing loss and grief.
15. To prepare individuals for marriage.
16. To provide pastoral counselling for individuals, families and groups.
17. To understand the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in groups and organizations.
18. To promote and use positive communication skills in counselling and pastoral care.
19. Providing pastoral care, to cooperate with specialists of various sectors, including clergy men, doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers.
20. To cooperate with institutions involved in pastoral care and counselling.
21. To work in a team/group addressing complex pastoral challenges.
22. To have a good knowledge of mental care resources and offer them within the framework of pastoral counselling.
23. To coordinate and organize public services according to the circumstances and needs.
24. To encourage inter-religious and ecumenical dialogue in pastoral counselling and care.
25. To observe confidentiality in pastoral counselling and care.
26. To take care of one’s spiritual and professional growth, physical and psychological well-being.
27. To be able to draw up relevant documentation.
28. To use a computer for information storage and processing.
29. To know the official language.
30. To know at least two foreign languages at the communication level.
31. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
32. To comply with employment relationship, labour protection, fire safety and environmental protection requirements.

1. Ability to perform the duties of a counsellor on the basis of one’s confession dogmas.
2. Ability to integrate humanitarian, social and educational cognitions in pastoral counselling.
3. Ability to plan, manage and evaluate training (catechesis) classes.
4. Ability to plan, manage events of pastoral nature in cooperation with the relevant institution.
5. Ability to build supportive and growth-promoting relationship through pastoral counselling, having regard to personal needs, resources and options available in pastoral counselling.
6. Ability to consult a person to promote every person’s comprehensive mental and psychological development and overcome a variety of mental, psychological and social problems.
7. Ability to use professional thinking, make reasonable conclusions during pastoral counselling.
8. Ability to carry out pastoral counselling and care, respecting a person’s physical, emotional and mental boundaries, as well as religious beliefs.
9. Ability to take responsibility for pastoral counselling and spiritual care results.
10. Ability to provide pastoral care and counselling in health and social care institutions, prisons, military structures and other enterprises.
11. Ability to maintain professional and interdisciplinary relationships with other professionals in order to effectively help a person.
12. Ability to comply with professional ethics and standards in the field of pastoral counselling and care.
13. Ability to conduct research of scientific value in the fields of training (catechesis) and pastoral care and counselling.
14. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.