Ministries & Offices

Bereavement Ministry

Events


Loss & Grief Support Group

When: Tuesdays at 7 p.m (Ongoing)
Where: Our Lady of the Assumption, Port Coquitlam
Cost: Free

Has someone you loved died? Are you struggling with grief?  Feeling lost, overwhelmed? The death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things that we experience in our lives. This group experience provides a safe, supportive, confidential place to talk, cry and express feelings. You are not alone.

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Horizons of Hope

When: Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph’s Parish, Langley
Cost: $20, lunch included

Created by the Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops, this very popular one-day session will be offered once again this fall. This toolkit aims to help equip parishioners surrounding the topic of death, dying, palliative care, and suffering.

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Bereavement Training

When: Wednesdays, October 2-30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: To be announced

This six-week training course is aimed at those who want to start a bereavement ministry in their parish. The course sessions include topics on what grief is, how to actively listen, facilitating a bereavement ministry/group, resources for those grieving, and understanding more about grief.

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Spiritual Care Training

When: Thursdays, October 3 to November 1, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Where: Online

This eight-week training course teaches you how to make yourself more available to seniors and others who can benefit from your genuine concern and presence in their lives.

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Being With Training

When: Saturday, October 19 (All-day session)
Where: St. Patrick's Parish, Vancouver

Gain the confidence to journey with and visit those who are suffering, socially isolated, sick, or dying, to renew their hope and purpose in life.

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