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The Christian’s Final Journey
February 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Formation for Clergy, funeral directors and all involved in preparing and celebrating Catholic funerals
It investigates Catholic practices around burial and cremation, how to support those who grieve, and includes an opportunity to prepare a Catholic funeral for yourself or another person. It will facilitate a conversation between clergy and funeral directors, incorporating problem-solving, sharing experiences, and identifying best practice for Catholic funerals informed by expert advice.
- Session 1: Dying, death and rites for the journey to new life
- Session 2: Planning your funeral and care of the grieving
- Session 3a: Celebrating the Order of Christian Funerals
- Session 3b: Clergy and funeral directors working cooperatively (professional learning)
- Session 4: Do’s and don’ts of Catholic funerals: identifying best practice
Details
- Date: 9 February 2023
- Time: 9am – 5pm (registration from 8.30am)
- Venue: Polding Centre, 133 Liverpool St, Sydney
- Registration Fee: $60 per person (includes tea/coffee, lunch and a workbook) $120 per person for funeral directors (includes tea/coffee, lunch, a workbook and five years’ certification upon application)
- Registration is essential by: 3 February 2023
Registration: acu.edu.au/pastoral-formation-funerals