About this Event

Pope Francis has challenged everyone to think about their brothers and sisters in a new way. Many are experiencing profound loneliness and isolation. 

The Archdiocese of Vancouver is offering the Spiritual Care Training Program as one way to answer the call of reaching out to those who are suffering right now and need support, expressions of care, and love. The course will be offered online with small discussion groups. 

The Spiritual Care Training Program offers a unique opportunity to grow while you serve people in your parish community who may be in need. This 8-week training course teaches how to make yourself more available to seniors and others who can benefit from your genuine concern and presence in their lives. Some topics covered include aging, communication, boundaries, and self-care. 

Learn more about the Course Format: 

This training program will be offered online through Zoom, and there will be a total of 8 sessions, 2.5 hours each. 

Schedule of each weekly session: 

Opening Prayer 

Introduction of Section 1 

Short Video 

Breakout Discussion Groups 

Introduction of Section 2 

Short Video 

Breakout Discussion Groups 

Introduction of Section 3 

Short Video 

Breakout Discussion Groups 

Closing Prayer and Remarks

Registration Deadline: Friday, February 3 

Please note: We may consider offering this course again in an evening time slot in May / June if there is enough interest. If you would be interested in attending at that time instead, please click here to sign-up.