Pastoral Care
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“Often it is better to simply slow down and put aside our eagerness in order to see and listen to others, to stop rushing from one thing to another and to remain with someone who has faltered along the way.”
~ Pope Francis
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Accompaniment is how we spiritually support others. It requires that we are genuinely present, listening, and supporting them with the goal of helping them hear God's call for them.
God calls us to love in a way that invites them into a deeper relationship with Christ. By sharing Christ's love, we can help others understand his teaching and become disciples themselves.
Every parish is called to be a shelter for people to find God's help in healing the trials, traumas, and tragedies that come into each of our lives. Get involved at your parish today.
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GRIEF & HEALING
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Finding help
Coping with a loss of any kind can be one of the most challenging experiences people face. In those difficult times, your parish priest and a parish ministry of consolation can be a source of comfort and support to those who have suffered a loss.
Also, just like a doctor helps with physical pain, a therapist can help with emotional pain. Here's how to find a good therapist:
- Qualified: Check their credentials and areas of expertise.
- Trusted: Ask your priest and friends for recommendations.
- Fit: Interview them about experience, approach, and cost.
- Faith-based: Ensure they respect your Catholic values.
If you are a Catholic counselor who would like to serve, please contact the Chancellor's office.
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Pro-Life & Social Action
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People with Disabilities
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All persons with disabilities have the capacity to proclaim the Gospel and to be living witnesses to its truth within the community of faith and offer valuable gifts. Their involvement enriches every aspect of Church life.
National Directory of Catechesis, Paragraph 49
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Prison Ministry
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Prison Ministry shares the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
All parishes are called to participate extend care to those in prisons and jails, assist persons in re-entry and establish resources to lead/coordinate volunteers.
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Deaf Ministry
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Parishes currently support opportunities to Deaf and Hard of Hearing members in Holy Eucharist, sacraments, prayer, and community. By incorporating Deaf Catholics into parish life, the entire community is enriched.
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