HELPING FAMILIES HEAL

We’re very sorry for your loss. We are here to support you during this difficult time. This page provides some information on available services and the items to be taken care of for the needs of your family. Our staff are here to provide comfort and support and to guide you on service options.

One of the most difficult situations to deal with in life is the loss of a child. Families experience heartache forever. We often turn to our faith for hope and strength. A ministry to help support these families in the Archdiocese of Vancouver is Elizabeth Ministry, a Catholic faith-based ministry here to assist you and your family heal your heart and help you move forward.

Get involved! This ministry is an outreach to women in special times of womanhood. Volunteers organize events, reach out with cards, calls and visits to expectant mothers, new mothers, families with exceptional needs such as autism, families experiencing infertility, adoption, miscarriage, stillbirth, child crisis, and infant and child loss. Elizabeth Ministers do not aim to be counsellors. They are peer mentors there to listen, pray and offer resources. They are women willing to share their presence, stories, experiences and prayer in the hope that it might support, encourage and console. We are currently seeking volunteer leaders and other Elizabeth Ministry supporters who would be willing to start an Elizabeth Ministry chapter at their parish and provide resources and expertise. Training and support will be provided.