BeFriender Ministry

BeFriender Ministry
Trained lay people who enter into caring relationships with others during times of special need, by being a listening presence to them and by offering emotional and spiritual support in times of crises or transition. BeFrienders bring a living reminder of the Parish concern to the persons they befriend in a way that is respectful of the person’s dignity and privacy.

Gift for Newborns
This Ministry brings the love and care that Christ has for children; we have a small gift of love for the newborns in our Parish community. When you have a newborn we would like to celebrate with you. If you let us know about this special event, a BeFriender will call and set up a time for a visit and bring you a gift from the Parish.

Moms and Dads of New Babies
Do you wish your extended family was closer to talk over challenges of a newborn or of multiple children, feelings of isolation, or worry over financial struggles? Or maybe you would like some adult conversation. While BeFrienders can’t take the 
place of family support, we can offer a listening presence, caring support, 
encouragement, compassion and connections to resources such as child development, parent education, public health and others. Support is important for new parents and BeFrienders are here for you. Please call one of our program leaders for a confidential conversation about how we can support you.