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Catholic Funeral Formation Program
July 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Pastoral Formation Day: The Christian’s Final Journey
This pastoral formation day is designed especially for Parish Pastoral Care and Frontline Staff (includes Pastoral Associates, Parish Secretaries, Family Faith Educators), Teachers, APRE’s and School Staff, Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Staff*, Catholic Care Staff, Cemetery Managers, and anyone interested in learning more about how Catholics prepare and celebrate funerals. This formative program will investigate Catholic practices around burial and cremation, how to support those who grieve, and it will include the opportunity to prepare a Catholic funeral for yourself or another person.
Session 1: Catholic Beliefs About Death and Dying
Session 2: Rites for the Journey to New Life
Session 3: The Order of Christian Funerals
Session 4: Planning Your Funeral and Care of the Grieving
Date: July 12, 2022
Time: 9am-4pm (registration from 8.30am)
Venue: All Saints Parish Hall, 48 George Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
Registration Fee: $60 per person (includes tea/coffee, lunch and a workbook)
Enquiries: CentreforLiturgy@acu.edu.au or 02 9701 4751