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vicar
In the Catholic and Protestant churches, a theologian who, after completing their studies, undergoes practical training to become a pastor or priest (the vicariate) and supports an experienced pastor or priest during this time.
Der neue Vikar wird sich im Gottesdienst am Sonntag der Gemeinde vorstellen.
The new vicar will introduce himself to the congregation during the service on Sunday.
The word 'der Vikar' (the vicar) is closely connected with 'das Vikariat' (the vicariate). The vicariate is the practical training period that a vicar completes in order to become a pastor or priest.
Er beginnt nächsten Monat sein Vikariat in einer kleinen Gemeinde.
He is starting his vicariate in a small congregation next month.
This word is used almost exclusively in the religious context of the Catholic or Protestant church. It describes an official stage in the training to become a priest or pastor.
Der Vikar unterstützt den Pfarrer bei der Vorbereitung des Gottesdienstes.
The vicar supports the pastor in preparing the church service.
Common formulations are 'als Vikar arbeiten' (to work as a vicar), 'der Vikar einer Gemeinde sein' (to be the vicar of a congregation), or 'einem Pfarrer als Vikar zugeteilt werden' (to be assigned to a pastor as a vicar).
Er arbeitet seit einem Jahr als Vikar in der Stadtkirche.
He has been working as a vicar in the city church for a year.
chaplain
Kaplan and Vikar both support an experienced pastor in parish work, but they do not refer to the same stage of training. A Kaplan is already a Catholic priest and works as an assistant, whereas a Vikar is still completing practical training to become a pastor or priest. Kaplan is the appropriate term for the support work of an ordained priest; during training, the term is Vikar.
Der Vikar unterstützt den erfahrenen Pfarrer während seiner praktischen Ausbildung.
The vicar supports the experienced pastor during his practical training.
Der Kaplan unterstützt den Pfarrer bei den Gottesdiensten und in der Gemeinde.
The chaplain supports the pastor during services and in the parish.
