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The Christian’s Final Journey
February 13 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Formation for Clergy, funeral directors and all involved in preparing and celebrating Catholic funerals.
- Session 1: Dying, death and rites for the journey to new life
- Session 2: Planning your funeral and care of the grieving
- Session 3a: Celebrating the Order of Christian Funerals
- Session 3b: Clergy and funeral directors working cooperatively (professional learning)
- Session 4: Do’s and don’ts of Catholic funerals: identifying best practice
Open to the public, this pastoral formation day is offered in partnership with Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria.
ACU’s Professor Clare Johnson will lead the day, with presenters from Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria and others.
Date: 13 February 2024
Time: 9am – 5pm (registration from 8.30am)
Venue: Club Ashfield, 1-11 Charlotte Street, Ashfield NSW
Registration Fee: $60 per person (includes tea/coffee, lunch and a workbook)
$120 per person for funeral directors (includes tea/coffee, lunch, a workbook and five years’ certification upon application)
Registration is essential by: 6 Feb 2024
Enquiries: 02 9701 4751 or CentreforLiturgy@acu.edu.au
Registration: acu.edu.au/pastoral-formation-funerals