BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING
The Corporal works and the Spiritual works of mercy are at the core of who we are as Christian Catholics. They not only identify who we are as a people—charitable, caring, compassionate and generous—they also identify the behaviors which help us to live our lives as true disciples of Jesus Christ. An unknown author was quoted as saying “Grieving is a normal response to loss. However, God does not abandon us in our darkest hours. God, who is Light, shines His light of comfort into our hurting hearts.”
All of us have or will experience the tragic loss of a friend or loved one in our lives. If you have been a recipient of the care and support shared by a bereavement minister or just want to help others who may be suffering, this is your opportunity.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
St. Edna Church, Doherty Center
2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Program Prenters: Deacon Joe and Diane Yannotta
AGENDA
- 8:30 – 9 a.m.Sign in and Welcome
- 9 – 9:15 a.m. Welcoming – Agenda Details – Opening Prayer – Introduction
- 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. The Story of Death: A Catholic perspective of death and dying
- 10:30 –11 a.m. Break
- 11 a.m. – Noon The Afterlife: Purgatory, Heaven and Hell
- Noon – 12:30 p.m. Lunch – bring a sack lunch
- 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Hour of Our Death: Pastoral care of the sick and dying
- 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Bereavement procedures and wrap up 2:45 – 3 p.m. Closing Prayer
Flyer (PDF)
You MUST contact the Bereavement Ministry Coordinator at your parish prior to registering for this
workshop. Go to bit.ly/MCBereavmtjuly25 to register. Bring a sack lunch.
Registration closes Friday, July 18, 2025.
Questions? Contact Deacon Joe Yannotta [email protected] or Diane Yannotta at [email protected]
