Pastoral Care Program 

Pastoral care is a free service provided by Catholic Community Services. It is an important element of care that endeavours to prevent social exclusion, to support the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our clients through a ministry of presence and companionship within the philosophy of our mission and values as an organisation.

 

The service is available to all those requiring support regardless of their faith tradition as well as to those who have no allegiance to a particular faith or religious belief. Catholic Community Services recognises we are a culturally diverse society and that a person’s spirituality or modes of worship can be expressed through a diverse array of customs and practises.

 

About Our Pastoral Care Service

 

Catholic Community Services has a pastoral care team that consists of both pastoral care coordinators and volunteers. They are available to assist those in the community who are sick or have a disability, those who are frail, elderly, marginalised and social isolated.

 

The Pastoral Care Team is able to clients in circumstances such as the following:

 

• Help people having difficulties in finding meaning in their life journey
• Assist people who are dealing with feelings of hurt, disappointment or guilt
• Support those suffering though grief and loss
• Provide support when there are few or no family and friends to confide in
• Be a listening ear to those who are caring for a spouse, partner, child or friend when coping becomes difficult
• Support those wishing to express their spiritual / religious needs
• Be a comforting presence in lonely times

 

What can be expected of our Pastoral Care Team?

 

The Pastoral team members:

• Will visit anyone that wants to be visited
• Will listen with a non-judgemental attitude
• Will respect the values, individuality and confidentiality of those we visit
• Through training and life experiences they will bring empathy, understanding and comfort to those who are suffering when they feel loss and grief in their lives
• Will visit those requiring companionship

 

 

Referral Criteria:

Anyone in the Sydney metro area who feels they need this support can make a referral to this program online or by calling 1800 225 474

 

Cost:

 

FREE

 

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