Stephen Ministry
Coordinator..............................
Stephen
Ministry Leadership Team
Stephen
Ministry Caregivers
Hospital
Visitation Ministers
Hospice Ministry
Bereavement Ministry
Purpose:
It is a one on one caring ministry by trained caring
parishioners who respond to Christ's instruction to
"love one another as I have loved you."
Responsibilities:
It is a long term helping relationship focusing on the
unique needs of a person who may be hospitalized, grieving,
lonely, depressed, separated or in the process of divorce,
homebound, terminally ill, struggling with their faith or
are going through a personal crisis.
Gifts
to Share: A caring and sharing person who is able
to reach out a supporting hand to the spiritual, social and
emotional needs of our community in total confidentiality.
Commitment:
Desire to help others in crisis situations.
Willingness to commit to extensive training to become a
Stephen Minister. 5 to 9 hours per month for a minimum
of 2 years.
