Handbook for Ministers of Care: Third Edition

Handbook for Ministers of Care provides training and formation for new and experienced lay ministers who visit and pray with the isolated and homebound, the sick, and the dying.

Now in its third edition, this award-winning formational tool enables the lay minister of care to reflect deeply upon the theological meaning of their role and grow in their ministry. Updated to reflect the needs and circumstances of today, this resource helps ministers of care to prayerfully engage with the Church’s rites of the sick and become well-equipped with their purpose and function, and to become acquainted with common health care policies and protocols.

Handbook for Ministers of Care provides: Information on the theology of sickness and suffering How to preside over the rituals of the Church How to best make pastoral visits And, guidance for ministers of care on taking care of their own spiritual needs while caring for others With the guidance and information in this handbook, a minister of care will become imbued with Christ’s merciful love while ministering to those who are suffering.