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Christchurch Deanery
Autumn 2008
Lay Training Programme
Course
Title :
‘Grief & Comfort’
A
Training resource for those wishing to visit & support the
bereaved
All Christians are
called to ministry in the Body of Christ to which they
belong. Care and compassion for others in the church
community and beyond.
The work will vary
according to the needs and priorities in each individual
parish. It might include:
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Visiting the
recently bereaved
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Visiting those
in hospital
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Visiting the
sick in their homes
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Visiting those
who are unable to attend worship
The personal
qualities of a visitor
They will be able to
work as part of the parish team and respond positively to
what is asked of them.
They should be self
aware, objective with regard to their own needs and
motivations, good listeners with a prayerful faith. They
should have a clear understanding of the purpose of their
role. Observing the boundaries in which they are expected to
work.
On completion of
this course, a commissioning service will be arranged to
affirm their important role in the parish team as Lay
Visitors in the working life of individual parishes.
Please click here for the Poster
Please
click here for the application form
Please complete the
application form and return by August 30th.
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