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Stepping Stones A formation process for ministry with the sick, dying and
bereaved |
The sickness
and death of a Christian is a significant event in the life of
a parish community. It is for this reason that the Diocese of
Maitland-Newcastle is offering Stepping Stones, a formation
process for parishioners who work in association with their Parish
Priest to minister with the sick, dying and bereaved.
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Stepping
Stones is an initiative of the Diocesan Faith Development
and Liturgy Commissions. It is recommended for parishioners
who are, or wish to become involved in:
• caring
or bereavement groups;
• pastoral
visits and other ministries with the sick, dying or bereaved;
• assisting
in the preparation of vigils, funerals and related rites;
and
• presiding
at vigils, funerals and related rites should this need
be identified.
Stepping
Stones formation has three components:
1. 'We Grieve'
2. 'We Pray Together'
3. 'We Minister' |
Ideally, Stepping Stones participants will be members of
a parish or perhaps regional caring/bereavement team that works
closely with their parish priest(s) or pastoral associate(s) during
and after their period of formation. If parishes
do not have an existing caring/bereavement team, the discernment
process which has been mailed to every parish may be of assistance.
More Information?
All enquiries should be directed to Sr Louise Gannon RSJ (Stepping
Stones Coordinator)
via email.
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