die Seelsorge
Translation
pastoral care, spiritual guidance, spiritual counseling
Examples
Der Pfarrer bietet Seelsorge an.
The pastor offers pastoral care.
In der Krise suchte sie Seelsorge.
In the crisis, she sought spiritual guidance.
Grammar Patterns
Seelsorge leisten/anbieten to provide pastoral care The church provides pastoral care for everyone.
Seelsorge suchen/finden to seek/find pastoral care Many people seek pastoral care in the church.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beratung (counseling), Betreuung (support), geistlicher Beistand (spiritual support)
Etymology
A compound of 'Seele' (soul) + 'Sorge' (care, concern). Literally 'soul care'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Seele' (soul) + 'Sorge' (care). It's simply the act of caring for the soul.