Consolation Ministry Trainings

The Consolation Ministry Program includes the formation of three (3) interconnected and comprehensive Ministries:

Ministry to the Sick:

• Provides Spiritual support and Communion during weekly home visits
• Provides assessments of other individual and family needs.
• Provides referrals to other Church and Community services for additional support.

Bereavement Ministry:

• Provides support during a death or crisis
• Coordinates and conducts a home visit
• Assists the family in planning the Funeral services
• Facilitates Vigils
• Provides support at the Funeral for both the family and the Priest/Minster/Church Leader

After Care Ministry:

• Offers one on one support service to individuals and families for the first 12 months after a death or crisis
• Provides resources and referrals to a variety of Church and Community programs
• Coordinates parish-wide spiritual and education events

Each Ministry training includes instructional classes and implementation of the ministry within the Church/Faith organization infrastructure. All trainings are conducted onsite at the Church/Faith organization.

Each Church/Faith organization is assigned a Training Team including a translator, if appropriate. The team supports each Church/faith organization for up to one year.

Ministry development is offered in English, Spanish and Bi-lingually.

To arrange to bring this unique ministry to your Church/Faith organization contact us at:

Phone us at: 951-340-1075

E-mail us at : thestephancenter@juno.com