A Program Providing Hope and Healing for Separated and Divorced Catholics
Fall | Winter 2024 - 2025 Session, November 14 - February 20, Francis House - Sacred Heart Rectory
The cost for the program is $30 and covers the book and refreshments.
"Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family" is a parish-based support program for separated and divorced Catholics from Ascension Press, written and presented by Rose Sweet. The objective of the program is to assist participants to move through the emotions of their loss to acceptance, healing, and forgiveness. Healing takes place in peer support groups guided by a trained facilitator.
- A small-group conversation led by trained facilitators.
- A 12-week process of healing and hope.
- Open to all adults who are divorced or are separated and have filed for divorce.
- Discover a deeper understanding of God’s love for you.
- Gain wisdom and comfort from experts and others who share your experiences.
- Focusing on all aspects of surviving your divorce: spiritual, financial, and emotional; through a community of support.
- Non-Catholics are welcome to attend.
Developed and hosted by Rose Sweet, Surviving Divorce features experts Dr. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D., Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Fr. Steve Porter, S.T.L., Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and Christopher West. It also includes personal testimonies of Catholic men and women who have experienced the breakdown of their families. They courageously share their stories with heart, humor, and wisdom.
As they witness to their pain and the healing power of Christ in their lives, participants will laugh, cry, and identify with their journeys from heartache to healing.
Surviving Divorce, 12-Week Program, Session Topics:
Session 1: Getting Your Bearings
Session 2: Finding Strength And Help
Session 3: Getting through your Anger
Session 4: Dealing with Depression
Session 5: Learning To Forgive
Session 6: Dealing With Your Family
Session 7: Handling Money Wisely
Session 8: Learning to Let Go
Session 9: Seeing God In Romance
Session 10: Deciding About Dating
Session 11: Loving All Church Teachings
Session 12: Finding Love That Lasts
