CASC/ACSS is a national multifaith organization, committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in spiritual care, pastoral counselling, education and research. We provide educational programs for interested persons who are preparing to become professional providers of Spiritual Care and Pastoral Counselling in a variety of institutional and community settings such as health care, corrections, education and private practice. 

We also educate those who are preparing for ordained/commissioned religious leadership to have competence in providing Spiritual Care to their faith communities.  

CASC/ACSS is concerned with a holistic approach to health, well-being, and personal development with a special focus on spiritual and religious care.

Purpose:

CASC/ACSS is committed to education, certification and research in support of spiritual care professionals in their practice of spiritual care, counselling and education.

Mission: