Parish Health Ministry

Reclaims the Church’s role of preaching, teaching and healing.

Strives to meet the identified needs of parishioners.

Includes Registered Nurses and interested parishioners with a commitment to the healing ministry.

Provides an opportunity for the church to reach out in an intentional and educated way to the community as a whole offering services that are accessible and relevant.

Provides support for the Priest and Pastoral Care.

Health

Education

Advocacy

Link to Community Resources

Teaching

Home and Hospital Visiting

Parish Health Ministry Activities

Provides information

Listens

Advocate

Liase with community resources

Co-ordinate volunteers

Bridge the scientific and spiritual worlds

Encourage parishioners to make healthy choices to attain and maintain ownership of their own health

Counselling Services

Health education through seminars, health fairs, and educational materials

Write health articles for church and community publications