At St. Francis, we recognize that, for our clergy and chaplains, learning never ends. We are proud to offer these opportunities for our community to grow in ministry.
Feeling a little anxious about those
first weddings? Need some practise?
Still feeling a little unsure of yourself as you work with couples?
You aren't alone.
You’ve taken the course, you’ve got your business cards, and you might even have couples calling…. But you are still feeling a wave of nervousness as you consider weddings on the horizon.
Join Bishop Deb on Zoom for this 90-minute session designed to help you
- get more comfortable in the officiant’s shoes
- settle your nerves
- break the ice easily when you meet couples
- show you new ways to personalize a basic ceremony to each couple and
- overcome the blocks and obstacles
sapping your confidence
Monday August 29 from 7 till 8:30 pm.
The cost is $50.
Payment:
To register, please send along an e-transfer for $50 to sfs@bell.net or pay conveniently through Paypal
In this online Advanced Wedding Officiant Course Bishop Jean and Archbishop Deb will help you:
Registration:
Send along an etransfer to communitycatholic@bell.net or pay with a credit card through PayPal below.
We hear it all the time, “I hate my voice.” Comparing our voices to others with an enviable speaking voice can make us hesitate to speak in a group.
Whether you are an ordained minister considering online ministry or a wedding officiant preparing to celebrate marriages before a group, discomfort around your speaking voice can be a stopper. Help is here!
Join Bishop Deb for a 90-minute workshop to help you find your best voice.
You'll practice a variety of exercises and strategies to help you
-improve your speaking voice
-build confidence as a reader
-polish your speaking skills
-develop a winning presentation style
Thursday Dec 1 from 7 till 8:30 pm.
The cost is $50.
Payment:
To register, please send along an etransfer for $50 to communitycatholic@bell.net or pay conveniently through Paypal
To be held either in Niagara Falls or Queenston
Advanced Officiant Training: