The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — Psalm 23:1

For Priests and Parishes

Supporting the faithful in their final journey.
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We have deep gratitude to all of our faithful Priests who have given their lives for souls.

Faith filled parishioners are a tremendous resource for Priests!

With many parishioners and typically one priest per parish, those who help identify
Seniors desiring Sacraments in care facilities provide essential support to Parish
Priests.

1. Do you visit a care facility, if so, are you aware of Seniors who desire the Sacraments at the care facility?

2. Are you a volunteer at a care facility, or do you know someone who is?

  • Seek out and identify Seniors who desire The Sacraments.
  • Are there forgotten seniors in the facility?
  • Ask facility staff or other parishioners if they are aware of any Seniors who may desire the Sacraments.
  • Are there Seniors in your parish community who cannot leave home and may desire the Sacraments at home?
  • Talk to others in your parish: Has a Senior been ill or unable to attend Mass recently?
3. Could you ask your Senior (loved one) who lives at the care facility if they are able to join the Mission by looking and becoming aware of other Seniors in the care facility who desire The Sacraments? Your loved one can make a tremendous impact by identifying

Make sure you know which parish covers the location of the facility. Certain parishes have a someone in charge of assisting The Priest; however, smaller parishes may not have these types of roles. Make sure you know who to contact and provide the information to the correct person to avoid confusion. Some care facilities—such as nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice centers may have a Catholic Priest chaplain assigned. If a Priest chaplain is assigned, provide that information to him.

Plan and call ahead to understand how best to supply the information to the parish. If it is your parish, find out what the process is and utilize it. We must be diligent of making the process as efficient as possible for Senior desiring The Sacraments and The Priest administering The Sacraments!

As the number of Seniors residing in care facilities increases, our role as advocates for Seniors desiring The Sacraments and as a resource for priests will grow significantly!

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“Through each sacrament we are given the grace of God and drawn closer to God. They are a visible sign of God’s unconditional love and grace working in our lives and bringing us closer to him.”