Provides resources and support to pastors and pastoral leaders serving those who are terminally ill, or suffering a loss due to death or divorce.
Parish Grief Ministry Tools

Archdiocese of Seattle Grief Ministry
Parish Grief Ministry Toolbox - Best Practices
Grief Support Resources and Training - Programs and Parish Support Groups
Blog/Articles related to Grief/Loss/Suicide/Mental Health - Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Parishes with Grief/Bereavement Support Groups within the Archdiocese of Seattle
Printable Resources

Dealing with the Death of a Young Person: A Practical & Compassionate Response (NFCYM)
Funeral Booklet Template (Please email us to request a sample copy) 
Mental Health - A Guide for Faith Leaders (APA)
Parish Group Sharing Starters
Providing Help, Creating Hope Directory - Catholic Charities services in Washington State (WSCC)
Associated Catholic Cemeteries
Catholic Cemeteries are sacred places for the burial of members of our Faith Community and their families. These cemeteries are signs of hope, places of prayer, and witness our belief in the resurrection promised by Jesus Christ. Evangelization and catechesis is provided through education of parishioners about pre-arrangement planning as well as through scheduled opportunities for prayer. ACC also serves as a resource to all parishes regarding funeral and burial related issues.

Associated Catholic Cemeteries-Archdiocese of Seattle

Existential Depression in Teens 1 in 8 teens will experience depression while they are in High School, yet only 1 in 5 of those teens will receive help. A common type of depression, often overlooked by adults, is existential depression. (Roy Petitfils)
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The Bereavement Ministry Program Parish-proven and customizable for diverse audiences, this program provides everything needed to begin and nurture a church-based program of bereavement care for individuals and families. Benefit from the wisdom, sensitivity, and expertise of Jan Nelson and David Aaker in meeting the needs of those in your communities who experience loss. (Ave Maria Press
CareNotes CareNotes are written for people dealing with intensely emotional situations who are looking for concise, easy-to-read guidance and support.
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Stephen Ministries in Catholic Parishes 
Stephen Ministry is helping priests and laypeople alike in many Catholic parishes reach out with God’s love and presence to others. Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations that use the Stephen Series system. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
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Cabrini Ministry Offers an in-depth formation program in which students become immersed in the experience of giving and receiving pastoral care.  We employ proven adult-learning practices that make our training a transformational experience. 
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Beginning Experience The purpose of the Beginning Experience ministry is to facilitate the grief resolution process for separated, divorced and widowed persons, and children of these losses, thereby enabling them to again love themselves, others and God. We accomplish the purpose by offering quality, copyrighted, grief resolution programs presented by trained peer ministers.
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
 Youth ~  Young Adult ~  Religious Education
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