23 rd World Day of the Sick 2015 What Parish Pastoral Councils can do for the Sick Fr Kevin Bartley & Una Boucher
Introduction It’s OK… I’m here ‘‘I AM WITH YOU’’ ‘’We are with you in God’s name’’ Consciousness Communication Accompaniment Accessibility Participation Outreach
Consciousness Personal awareness Group awareness Community awareness Consciousness leads to effective response
Communication Caring for the sick present among us Caring for the sick absent from the assembly Checklist of services Direct communication
Communication - Checklist
Accompaniment A physical journey A journey to deeper encounter An inner journey to authentic self
Accompaniment cont.d
Accessibility The physical issues- checklist Personal accessibility Reciprocity
Accessibility - Checklist
Accessibility cont.d
Participation Weekdays Sundays Special occasions in the Parish Occasions outside the Parish
Participation cont.d
Outreach Home Residential Care Day Care Hospital Hospice
Outreach cont.d
Conclusion Stepping stones… Consciousness Communication Accompaniment Accessibility Participation Outreach Care of sick on Agenda for PPC ‘’I AM WITH YOU’’ Bear fruit!