Bereavement Workshop
MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION TRAINING: A three-part bereavement workshop, co-sponsored by The Center for Family Ministry and The Office of Divine Worship will be held for persons who are new to this ministry. This training, developed by National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved, Inc. (NCMB), will use NCMB’s new edition, Copyright ©2006. Attendance at all three sessions is required. Focus areas will include the grief process, communication skills, setting up the parish program (including the Order of Christian Funerals), caring for the minister, and support groups. Presenters will be Desirée Marciani, associate director of The Center for Family Ministry and Sr. Sharon Marie Stola, director of The Office of Divine Worship. Both women have extensive experience in bereavement ministry. You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Dates: Saturday, Oct 8; Saturday, Oct 15; Saturday, Oct 22
Time: Oct 8 and 15 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct 22 – 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Place: St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center, Romeoville
Cost: The $75 fee covers participant manuals, handouts, continental breakfast and lunch on 10/8 and 10/15, and continental breakfast on 10/22.
Register: Please register by September 27. If you need additional information, would like to register or would like us to send you a brochure, please call us at 815-838-5334. |