Spir is the professional association for priests, deacons, catechists and educators in the church sector, with approximately 2,900 members. The association was established on 1 January 2025, following a merger of the Priests' Association, the Deacons' Association and the Church Education Association. Spir functions as a trade union that specializes in the aforementioned professions, and represents a breadth of ecclesiastical professions.
The association offers professional and ethical reflection for members, with a focus on skills development as well as pay and working conditions. Spir organizes courses and conferences for further and further education, and works to strengthen the community between different ecclesiastical professions. The members are employed by approximately 240 employers and are active in five different tariff areas, as well as at a number of study centres.