| WHAT IS PASTORAL CARE?
Spiritual, psychological, and physical suffering are part of the human condition. The Gospel calls us to reach out to people who experience suffering. Pastoral Care is a means of providing comfort to those suffering as a result of life's challenges, including long-term or life-limiting illness, death of a loved one, separation and divorce, or aging.
The Pastoral Care Certificate Program provides practical suggestions and models both for the direct service of those suffering as they face their personal challenges, and for the development of parish programs. Participants will study the theological and spiritual foundations for the call to pastoral care ministry, and learn how to help others use their talents as part of a caring Christian community.
This program is designed for anyone involved in pastoral ministry as a volunteer, as well as professional members of pastoral teams. People just beginning to discern a call to ministry will find this program to be a helpful overview of its areas and methods. Those who have already been active in pastoral ministry for some time will find that this program offers a refreshing perspective and source of continuing growth.
INSTRUCTOR:
Ann M. Karner, M.A., is the Director of Stephen Ministry at American Martyrs Parish in Manhattan Beach, CA. She has extensive experience in pastoral ministry at various parishes, as well as experience with hospice care and domestic violence. With two Master's degrees, in Religious Studies and Gerontology, her areas of expertise include death and dying, bereavement, aging and eldercare, and separation and divorce. |
COURSE SCHEDULE:
This course will meet one Saturday per month, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is being offered
At Marywood
Center
2811 East Villa Real Drive, Orange, CA
Fall Semester 2008:
September 27
October 18
November 1
December 13
Spring Semester 2009:
January 24
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 16
TUITION: $240 per semester, including lunch. Program is two semesters.
C.E. CREDIT:
Participants who complete this two-semester certificate program will earn a total of 5.0 Continuing Education Units. |
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For More Information:
please contact the instructor:
Ann M. Karner
Phone: 310-545-8244
Email: Amkarner@aol.com
or the Center for Religion and Spirituality:
Robert Hurteau, Phd, Director
Cynthia Bond, MA (cand.), Assistant Director
Phone: 310-338-2799
Fax: 310-338-2706
Email: CRS@lmu.edu
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COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:
- The theological and scriptural basis for ministry and pastoral care.
- Care for people experiencing physical, spiritual and psychological suffering.
- Ministry in times of illness, death and bereavement.
- Blessings and challenges of ministering to and with the elderly.
- Detention ministry and the care of victims of crime and domestic violence.
- The sacraments as place of contact with family issues.
- Ministry for all people, with attention to socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and gender differences.
- Ethical issues relating to ministry.
- Listening and communication skills.
- Developing, organizing, and sustaining
a pastoral care program.
- Recruiting, retaining, and nourishing ministerial volunteers.
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