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SUMMARY:Pastoral Care Training for Laity (Nov 13, 14, 21)
DESCRIPTION:This 14-hour formation program prepares parish volunteers to offer compassionate, faith-centred pastoral care to parishioners who are homebound, vulnerable, elderly, seriously ill, dying, or living in care settings. Participants develop practical skills in listening, prayer, boundaries, referral, and responsible collaboration with parish clergy and ministry leaders.\nProgram Benefits\n\nFormation in a distinctly Catholic approach to caring for vulnerable parishioners.\nSafe-environment awareness, boundaries, accountability, confidentiality, listening, prayer, Scripture, accompaniment, and clergy referral.\nConfidence in bringing Holy Communion reverently and supporting end-of-life pastoral care.\nPractical tools, shared expectations, and a certificate of completion subject to Archdiocesan requirements.\n\n \n\n \nProgram Details\n\nDates and times:\n\nNov 13, 2026: 7pm  – 9pm\nNov 14, 2026: 9am – 4pm\nNov 21, 2026: 9am – 4pm\n\n\nLocation: Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Dr, Kanata, ON K2L 2X1\nRegistration Fee: $150.00\n\nPayable before program begins. Includes program materials/templates & lunches\n\n\n\n \nImportant Information\n\nAdvance registration required (walk-ins not accepted)\nRegistrants are encouraged to attend the full 14-hour program\nPastoral approval is required prior to registration\n\n \nClick here to register online.\n \n\n\n \nSESSIONS\nSession 1: Pastoral Care: A Catholic Model (Nov 13)\n\nFriday evening, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A two-hour introduction to pastoral care through a distinctly Catholic model.\nSession 2: Serving the Vulnerable / All About the Visits (Nov 14)\nFirst Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including lunch. Practical and pastoral preparation for safe, prayerful visits.\nSession 3: The Eucharist/Getting Started (Nov 21)\nSecond Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including lunch. Eucharistic reverence, pastoral practice, and ministry tools.\n\n \nFAQ\nHow does this training differ from other pastoral care programs?\nIt is designed specifically to form lay Catholics for parish pastoral care ministry and is grounded in Catholic teaching and resources.\nDo I need previous pastoral care experience?\nNo. There are no prerequisite programs or previous pastoral care experience requirements\nWho may register?\nPastoral care volunteers, coordinators, and others involved in parish pastoral care ministry may register with pastor approval.\nDoes it address long-term care and seniors residences?\nYes. The program includes visits in private homes, long-term care residences, seniors residences, and group settings.\n
URL:https://ottawacornwall.ca/events/pastoral-care-training-2/
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CATEGORIES:Kanata
LOCATION:44 Rothesay Drive
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