Mental Health Ministry

Catholic Mental Health
Ministry Retreat

The Office for Family Life Ministry, in collaboration with the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministry, is offering a special event to help grow Mental Health Ministry in your parish.

DATE: April 12, 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
(includes Mass, morning refreshments, and lunch)
LOCATION: Saint John Paul II Youth Retreat Center in Kearny, NJ

Please click on the link below for more details and to register.

For any questions about this event, please contact the Office of Family Life at 973-497-4327 or MentalHealth@rcan.org.

Sanctuary Course for Catholics

Mental Health Ministry Training for Parish Leaders

Monday evenings via Zoom from 7:30-9 pm beginning May 5th and ending June 16th (please note – there is no session on Memorial Day, May 26th). This training is for those interested in becoming mental health facilitators at their parish to spiritually accompany individuals living with mental health challenges. For details and to register, please click on the link below.

Additional Resources

Mental Illness with Grace: A five-part series

Awareness • Acceptance • Accompaniment

Creating a safe place where people will feel comfortable in sharing their story and be supported in their spiritual journey. This course was offered during September and October for those interested in forming Parish Mental Health Ministry Teams.

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