A successful applicant working as a Minister of Religion in Ireland must perform all or most of the following duties for an established congregation:

Conducting Religious Services and Spiritual Guidance

• Lead spiritual worship and ceremonies for an established congregation.
• Offer pastoral care through preaching and guidance.
• Conduct religious classes, supervise prayer meetings, and facilitate faith-based discussions.

Providing Leadership and Support

• Offer spiritual leadership and mentorship within the congregation.
• Minister to the spiritual needs of the community.
• Perform pastoral visitation to support members in need.

Administrative and Community Roles

• Provide senior administrative support of a full-time nature to a religious institution, order, or church.
• Be a member of a religious community where members take public vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Special Consideration for Closed Religious Orders

If an applicant intends to join a “closed” religious order in Ireland (of which they are already a member), they must apply for permission under the specific criteria outlined for such religious communities.

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