About this Event

This 5-week training course is designed to for those who wish to start a bereavement ministry in their parish or who wish to grow in their ability to journey with those who are grieving.

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Occurrence: Every Wednesday beginning on October 2, 2024 and ending on October 30, 2024

Topics include the following:

1. Bereavement, Catholic Funerals and Traditions, and Cultural Differences: Topics covered include how to support the bereaved, what grief support looks like, informational knowledge of Catholic funerals and traditions, and cultural differences.

2. Grief: Learn about healthy grief and unhealthy grief, the phases of grief, the reactions to grief, and the factors that influence grief.

3. Active Listening: Learn how to really listen to someone without giving advice or trying to make it better. Understand how to prepare ourselves to listen to someone’s story and how self-care and self-preparation are helpful in bereavement ministry.

4. Facilitation: Learn how to lead a bereavement group that will acknowledge people where they’re at and become comfortable with silence and emotions.

5. How to Start a Bereavement Group: We’ll give you the experience of a bereavement support group using the Seasons of Hope program. This will include discussing resources, intake procedures, promotion, and follow-up support.

If you are interested in learning more about the ministry in addition to registering, please visit our website here: https://rcav.org/bereavement