Thank you for your interest in this Course on Mental Health and Church Life!
As of June 11th, WE HAVE CURRENTLY REACHED OUR REGISTRATION LIMIT. You are still most welcome to complete the registration, and you will be added to a waiting list. We hope to be able to make the course available to those who are on the waiting list.
This opportunity is offered through partnership with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice, and Peace and the Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame.
The course is a special opportunity for anyone serving in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who is interested in learning more about mental health and Church life. The course supports participants in understanding mental health and identifying concrete ways to strengthen communities Hope and belonging among those you serve. No prior knowledge of mental health is necessary to take part.
Course Details
A 10-week course about mental health and the Catholic faith, offered through the University of Notre Dame.
When:
September 30 — December 6, 2024. Opening retreat on September 21st.
How:
Weekly lectures address key questions and challenges that lay and ordained ministers face when caring for those with mental health challenges, including:
- What is mental health?
- Why does God allow suffering?
- How do I support a parishioner impacted by trauma, mental illness, or addiction?
- How do I help someone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm?
Weekly small-group discussions, facilitated by ministers from the Archdiocese, offer a chance to think together about applying what you learn to your ministry.
Where:
- Listen to video lectures at any time.
- Weekly small-group discussions are scheduled based on your availability.
We invite you to complete the application below. Please contact Beth Hlabse (beth.hlabse@nd.edu) with questions and / or for further information. Please respond by July 1st, 2024.