This course is designed with the person in mind who is new to parish ministry. Each session will focus on a particular aspect of the Ministry of Care; however, the unifying thread woven through all is a commitment to helping you develop the skills and confidence needed to be a source of comfort to those who are sick. Completion of this course qualifies you to receive the Archdiocesan mandate to bring Communion to the sick, homebound and hospitalized of St. Lambert Parish. Sessions will run two hours and will include a talk given by an experienced facilitator accompanied by group discussion and/or an exercise to help you practice a particular skill. DATES: Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2016 TIME: SATURDAY MORNINGS 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. PLACE: Presence St. Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Holbrook Hall 6930 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, Illinois (East of Milwaukee Avenue, on Touhy) COST: $30 per person* Payable to: Presence St. Benedict Chapel Fund