A Grief Ministry Program for the Parish
Author: Edward J. Jahnke
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13:
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Grief Ministry
Author: Terence P. Curley
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 0814646573
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffering solace and encouragement to those who grieve is a critical aspect of the church's ministry of mercy and love. To find your place within grief ministry and plan this important ministry from first response to spiritual guidance, there is no better mentor than Fr. Terence Curley. In this guide, Fr. Curley pays attention to all of the factors contributing to a grief minister's multifaceted work, including parish support and his or her own loss history. Symptoms of loss, trust, and hints for conversations with the grieving are topics touched by this detailed and sensitive guide. This book, a fully revised edition of Fr. Curley's earlier book The Ministry of Consolers, is a necessary tool for parishes, hospices, educational institutions, and all those attending to the bereaved.
Guide for Forming a Parish Bereavement Ministry
Author: Robert Valle
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Published: 2023-02-01
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 161671722X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll Christians are responsible for consoling those who have lost a loved one. An active parish bereavement ministry involves many parishioners performing various forms of compassionate service. In Guide for Forming a Parish Bereavement Ministry, author Robert Valle guides parish leaders toward creating a bereavement ministry that flows from the liturgical and pastoral vision of the Church’s official funeral rites. He explains the theology and key pastoral insights of the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) and outlines the phases of bereavement ministry, from accompanying the bereaved at the time of death to the preparation of the funeral liturgies, then home visits and acts of compassion throughout the following year. This resource provides practical advice and downloadable materials for training ministers in the theological, spiritual, and human dimensions essential for effective bereavement ministry. Contributing author Paula Kosin provides scripts and other editable downloads for facilitating a grief support group. Guide for Forming a Parish Bereavement Ministry—together with An Introduction to Bereavement Ministry: Caring for Those Who Mourn, a resource for bereavement ministers and Grieving: A Spiritual Process for Catholics, a book for the grieving—provide the training, insight, and guidance for forming a parish bereavement ministry that will bring comfort and peace to all in your community who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Beyond the Broken Heart
Author: Julie Yarbrough
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1426744366
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Someone Dies
Author: National Alliance for Grieving Children Staff
Publisher:
Published: 2016-03-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780996380409
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe death of a family member or friend has a lasting impact on the lives of children. Often, families are at a loss as to how to talk to their children about death, and how to engage them in end of life rituals. "When Someone Dies" is an activity book for children that also provides valuable information to parents and caregivers about how grief impacts children, and offers guidance about how adults can connect with children on the very difficult subjects of death, dying, and bereavement.
Inside the Broken Heart
Author: Julie Yarbrough
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 179
ISBN-13: 1426744447
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA source of comfort for anyone who has ever grieved the death of a spouse and asked "Why?"
A Necessary Grief
Author: Larry J. Michael
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Published: 2014-12-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 0825443350
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA handbook to enable ministry leaders to help others through bereavement Grief is a difficult topic that ministry leaders deal with on a regular basis. Do they have confidence in helping those who are suffering the loss of a loved one? Do they feel equipped to meet the differing needs that occur in the life of a survivor? Can they lead someone through a process of grief reconciliation? Are they able to plan and implement a bereavement ministry in their church or parish? Here is a book that can help leaders in a practical way to minister to those who are grieving. In addition, they will discover essential tools to deal with grief’s difficult questions. Drawing upon his thirty years of experience as a pastor and as a professional grief counselor, Dr. Michael provides a valuable resource for pastors and other grief leaders to use within their churches and organizations, and their surrounding communities. This work is a practical guide that will bring a greater understanding of the impact that loss has upon individuals and will provide competent counsel for ministering to them. In addition, it will equip the leader to implement a ministry of grief education and bereavement within a church or organization.
The Bereavement Ministry Program
Author: Jan Nelson
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781594711923
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Bereavement Ministry Program helps clergy or lay ministers to minister effectively to those who--for whatever reason--are working their way through the grieving process.
A New Parish Guide to Grief Ministry: Creative Ways to Implement a Program of Healing and Growth
Author: Anne Marie S. Mahoney
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
Published: 2023-09-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781627857758
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEquipping the Church with Grief Ministry Skills
Author: Dr. Michael D. Baker
Publisher: WestBow Press
Published: 2022-01-26
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1664246916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis project is a training tool for Christian leaders to educate and equip leader and laity alike with the knowledge of the field of grief, and to equip them to improve their ministry to the bereaved. This book can be used by denominational leaders, conventions, and church leaders to train pastors, deacons, and lay leaders in grief ministry skills. The book examines the theological dimensions of death and grief, as well as the theoretical foundations of grief, both normal grief and complicated. Also, the book identifies essential grief ministry skills and the practical application of those skills. The book is both educational and practical. This book can be used in a seminary class room, or can be used by associations to develop the grief ministry skills of its local pastors. This book can also be used in the local church to equip deacons and lay leaders to better minister to its congregants. This book holds value for its commitment to examining the field of grief, while holding to Christian principles. Most literature that combines the knowledge of grief and Christian principles either prepares a person for counseling or ministers to the person that has experienced loss. This book can in fact assist those studying for a career in grief counseling, and at the same time help those experiencing loss. The intention of the author is help the professional as well as the layman prepare for grief ministry and develop specific skills to assist them in their ability to minister to the bereaved.
