Pastoral Care

Spiritual Support

Support from Our Chaplains

Spiritual support is provided by pastoral care at Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati Children's chaplains are here to support and attend to the diverse spiritual needs, practices and expressions of all patients and their families.

Spiritual Support

Our chaplains are available to serve you through:

  • Visiting and prayer
  • Encouragement and comfort
  • Offering communion, baptism and the anointing of the sick
  • Discussing concerns about future procedures or decisions
  • Discussing with you the meaning and effects of Advance Directives
  • Reading scripture or other important texts with you
  • Regularly scheduled worship services

If you have specific religious needs or requests, please ask for assistance. Our chaplains will be able to connect you with local clergy to assist you.