St. Francis Seminary

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Officiating at a Funeral - Basic course 
                                      Pre-requisite - Pastoral Chaplain certificate

Leading a celebration of someone's life is  a profoundly important ministry.  

Funeral officiants:
- Offer comfort and support to a grieving family
- Present a service that captures the essense of the deceased
- Assist in the healing process through their words and presence


In this 3-hour presentation we will explore:
- Your own understandings of death and how it is informed by your belief system

- How to work with grieving families
- How to work with funeral homes
- What to ask to prepare for the funeral service
- Some basic funeral service outlines


Thursday Feb 15, 2018  7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  $80.00  (Note date change)

We'll gather online on Zoom.
(this may change if we have more than 15 people)


Cost for the training is $80.  You'll receive the notes in handbook form.


Payment can be made via etransfer, credit card or paypal.


Call Bishop Deb at 905-468-9502 or email money transfers and questions to [email protected]


Pay online with Paypal