We help at the Anointing of the Sick services -
Greeting cards ministry.
The bereavement group offers support and
companionship to the recently bereaved - Palliative ministry,
involves sitting with the dying or relieving family for breaks
from being with their loved one.
We are trained volunteers with Pastoral, Palliative
and Bereavement courses.
Courses
Pastoral Care
Pastoral
Care is the unconditional caring response to the lonely,
shut-ins, the sick and the dying to meet their spiritual needs,
being respectful of their own religious beliefs and
practices. This course will introduce you to the basic
visiting skills for visiting in the health car facilities or
parish. It
will be advertised in advance in our parish bulletin. See
links to the right for a pamphlet information.
Palliative
Care
Palliative
Care is the active, compassionate care of a person whose disease
is no longer responsive to traditional treatment aimed at a
cure. The goal of palliative care is to promote quality of
life through the control of symptoms, whether they be physical ,
psychological, social or spiritual. It will be advertised in advance in
our parish bulletin. See links to the right for a pamphlet
information.
Bereavement
Ministry
The
Bereavement Team is a team of qualified caregivers trained in
pastoral and/or palliative care who have experienced the journey
of grief and loss. The ministry is not active at
this time at Holy Spirit but courses are available at the FCJ
Christian Life Centre. See links to the right for a
pamphlet information.
Holy
Spirit parishioners should be reminded that our church library
has many excellent resources for those who are dealing with an
illness, dealing with someone who is ill, or wishing to know
more about pastoral care.
