Pastoral Care Resources
-In School-
School Support Staff: Our Guidance Counselors, Social Worker, Child and Youth Worker, School Psychologist and Chaplaincy Leader are all at the school site for you!
St. Joseph Parish: Want to receive the Sacraments? Spiritual Direction? Speak with Fr. Marc-Andre Campbell at St. Joseph Parish-5440 Durie Rd., Mississauga ON
Phone number: 905-826-2766
Compassionate Care Team: A staff team which is trained and ready to assist with our bereavement ministry. If you know someone who is in need of bereavement support, please contact Student Services and/or the Chaplaincy department.
Please note: If necessary, referrals are made to ensure that you have the appropriate care and assistance. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact our support staff for more details.
Pastoral Care Resources
-Vocations-
The Office of Vocations exists to promote, encourage, and help in the discernment process of individuals who sense a call to Diocesan Priesthood, Consecrated Religious Life, and the Permanent Diaconate. We are considered the official contact for those who feel called to a ministry of 'Service' in the Church. Our goal is to help guide individuals in their unique journey to hear the "Call" of God. We support discerning candidates by providing the atmosphere and resources by which they can discern God's "plan" for their lives. When a discerning candidate responds willingly, with full freedom and knowledge in God's "plan", he/she ultimately finds the 'Joy', 'Peace', and 'Happiness' that God has had in store for him/her since the foundation of the World.
Contact Information: www.vocationstoronto.ca
Those who are interested in pursuing this call further are encouraged to contact the Director of Vocations, Fr. Hansoo Park, either by telephone at 416-968-0997, or by vocations@vocations.ca. You are also welcome to come by the Chaplaincy office for resources!
Pastoral Care Resources
-Culture of Life and Family-
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) was co-founded by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus.
Our Mission-COLF’s mission is to build a culture of life and a civilization of love by promoting respect for human life and dignity and the essential role of the family.
We have three main objectives:
n To promote the teaching of the Catholic Church on the inherent dignity of the human person and on respect for human life in all circumstances and at all stages of development, from conception to natural death;
n To support and strengthen the fundamental role of the family in society;
n To promote the Church's teaching on natural family planning.
n Contact: 2500 Don Reid Drive Ottawa Ontario Canada K1H 2J2 www.colf.ca
Retrouvaille
IS YOUR MARRIAGE TEARING YOU APART? Do you feel lost and alone?
Are you frustrated, hurt or angry, with each other? Are you constantly arguing or fighting? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Without the time or desire to communicate? Does talking about it only make it worse? You don't know how to change or where to turn?
RETROUVAILLE CAN HELP Contact Information: www.retrouvaille.org
The word Retrouvaille, simply means 'rediscovery'. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10's of 1000's headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is a not spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering. We invite you to read some of the success stories and to learn more about the Retrouvaille program. RETROUVAILLE IS NOT COUNSELING.
Toronto Contacts: Bob & Dallas Kerr (416) 281-6007
World Wide Marriage Encounter
The Marriage Encounter weekend is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. It's a time to share their feelings, hopes and dreams with each other.
Contact Information:
CANADIAN SECRETARIAT COORDINATING TEAM
DANE & ANNE MACCARTHY
207 Cassandra Blvd.
Don Mills, Ont. M3A 1T5
Canada
tel: 1-416-449-1507 fax: 1-416-449-0041
e-mail: danemac@idirect.com www.wwmetoronto.ca
Birthright
Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more. We provide friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We also give information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.
Contact Information: Phone Number: 1-800-550-4900
Vita Manor
n Are you, or someone you know, pregnant? Vita Centre provides a range of services to support young women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Vita Manor, our Residence, was founded by the Catholic Women's League of Peel Region and the Knights of Columbus in 1991. The Board of Director's are dedicated to the preservation and dignity of human life.
n Vita Centre is a Catholic agency dedicated to providing life affirming residential and community support to all pregnant and parenting women in Peel. We take leadership in promoting awareness and understanding of the impact of unplanned pregnancy on families and community.
Contact Information: www.vitamanor.org
Suicide Prevention
Peel Crisis Line: 905-278-7208 Distress Centre Peel: 905 278-7055
PEEL HOSPITAL CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMS
Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga- page a worker) 905-848-7100
Access www.trilliumhealthcentre.org for further resources
Credit Valley 905-813-2399 AFTER HOURS 905-813-4444
William Osler Health Centre (Brampton - page a worker) 905-451-1710
Council On Adolescent Suicide Prevention in Peel, Peel Region Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, 905 804-0123
If you know of someone in the school who is contemplating suicide or if you are that person please seek out a staff member with whom you can speak.
We are here to listen and to help!
Pastoral Care Resources
-Sexuality-
If you are struggling with your sexuality or have any questions and concerns about this issue and need a safe place to talk-please come in to room 319.
Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin: www.cfspd.com
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10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir, Mississauga
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Pastoral Care Resources
-Bereavement-
Dealing with the loss of a loved one? Access these sites for resources.
genesis-resources.com
www.catholic-cemeteries.com
www.griefnet.org
www.bereavedfamilies.net
www.turnerporter.ca
-Parental Bereavement-
Morning Light Ministry
Morning Light Ministry is a Catholic ministry for bereaved mothers and bereaved fathers who have experienced the death of their baby through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death up to one year old. This Catholic ministry also welcomes bereaved parents of other Christian denominations, bereaved parents of other faiths and bereaved parents of no religious affiliation who are struggling with the very notion of faith.
n For inquiries: morninglightministry@rogers.com
n For IMMEDIATE HELP: morninglightministryparent@go.com
n You can also contact us by mail. If you would like telephone support in Canada or the U.S., please include your telephone number and the best time to reach you.
n MORNING LIGHT MINISTRY
c/o St. Mary Star Of The Sea Church
11 Peter St., South
Mississauga, Ontario L5H 2G1
Canada
Pastoral Care Resources
-Having Trouble at Home?-
Our Place (Peel)
If you are 16 to 21 years old, ready for real change, and need somewhere safe to stay, we want to talk to you. Our Place (Peel) is a registered non-profit charity that provides residential and support services for disadvantaged and homeless youth 16-21 years of age in Peel Region. Every year we help 350 to 400 kids in crisis. We give them a place to stay, help them to return home if it is feasible, assist them to learn the skills they need to survive if it isn't, and provide counseling, support, and referrals.
Contact Information:
Our Place II - Emergency Youth Shelter phone: (905) 238-1383; Fax: (905)238-6916
Our Place I - Residential Centre; phone: (905) 454-1048
e-mail: info@ourplacepeel.org Contact: www.ourplacepeel.org