Programs & Workshops
Below is a list of all Programs and Workshops that the Sole Parent Ministry runs throughout the year.
Recovery
A seven week self-help program/workshop for men and women who have been separated, divorced. Through input, personal reflection and small group sharing they are given the opportunity to deal with their losses and work towards creating a new beginning in their lives.
Topics
| - The decision to let go and move on.
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| - Attending to unfinished business
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| - Creating new opportunites for self
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| Recovery Group 1 | Recovery Group 2 |
Dates Wednesday nights Commencing 22nd February 2012 7.30pm - 9.45 PM Location Diocesan Assembly Centre 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown Fee $70.00 for full 7 week program | Dates Wednesday nights Commencing 17th October 2012 7.30pm - 9.45pm Location Diocesan Assembly Centre 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown Fee $70.00 for full 7 week program |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Bereavement Support Group
An Information and Support Group for men and women whose spouse or partner has died. Through input, small group sharing and reflection they are offered support & guidance as they work through their grief. Eight fortnightly Sessions
Topics
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| - Tasks and phases of grief
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- Dealing with intense emotions
| - Differences between grief & depression
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| - Continuing bonds with the deceased
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Blacktown Berevement Support Group | Penrith Berevement Support Group |
Dates Every Second Tuesday 17th Feb - 15th May 2012 10am - 11.30am Location CatholicCare Blacktown 51-58 Allawah St, Blacktown Fee Nil | Dates Every Second Tuesday 4th Sept - 11th Dec 2012 10am - 11.30am Location CatholicCare Blacktown 51-58 Allawah St, Blacktown Fee Nil |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Prayer and Reflection Day
Open to all adults. A day to go alone to be with the Lord for quiet prayer and reflection with a Facilitator to offer assistance with guided meditations, scripture texts and suggested prayer methods.
Day 1 | Day 2 |
Dates Sunday 1st April 2012 10.30am - 3pm Location Marymount Mercy Centre 36 David Rd, Castle Hill Fee $10 donation & BYO lunch | Dates Sunday 7th October 2012 10.30am - 3pm Location Marymount Mercy Centre 36 David Rd, Castle Hill Fee $10 donation & BYO lunch |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Seasons for Growth
A six week Program for those who have lost a partner/spouse through death.
Through input, reflection and small group sharing the particpants are given the opportuninty to better undertstand the grieving process and to learn ways of effectively working through their own grief.
Seasons program 1 | Seasons program 2 |
Dates 6 Wednesdays Commencing 2nd May 2012 10.00am - 1.00pm Location Penrith Parish Centre Higgins St, Penrith Fee $60 for full 6 week program | Dates 6 Wednesdays Commencing 29th August 2012 10.00am - 1.00pm Location CatholicCare Parramatta 2a Villiers St, Parramatta Fee $60 for full 6 week program |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Stepping Beyond
For men and women who are separated or divorced. Through facilitated therapeutic group interaction they are given the opportunity to work on issues that arise as a result of their changed life circumstances. The emphasis is on personal awareness and development.
Stepping Beyond |
Date Last Tuesday of each month in 2012 7.30pm - 9.30pm Location CCSS Blacktown 51-59 Allawah Se Blacktown Fee $5 |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Annulment Information Night
An Information session for anyone interested in understanding more about the process of Annulments in the Catholic Church.
Presenter: Ms Paula Kerr, Director of the Parramatta Diocesan Tribunal Office.
Annulment Information Night |
Date Wednesday 30th May 2012 7.30pm - 9.30pm Location Diocesan Assembly Centre 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown Fee $5 |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Dealing With the Legal System
An Information session for anyone interested in understanding how better to deal with Solicitors and Barristers and how to protect family assets.
Presenter: Mr Richard Brading, Principal Solicitor at Wesley Community Legal Service, Macquarie St Sydney.
Dealing with the Legal System |
Date Wednesday 27th June 2012 7.30pm - 9.30pm Location Diocesan Assembly Centre 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown Fee $5 |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Understanding Family Law
An Information session for anyone interested in understanding more about how the Family Law Court works; how the Court determines what is in the best interests of the child; child’s attachment needs; safety; the child’s right to a relationship with both parents; risk of harm to the child and carers.
Presenter: Ms Bernadette Devine, Family Consultant to Family Law Courts Parramatta Registry.
Understanding Family Law |
Date Wednesday 25th July 2012 7.30pm - 9.30pm Location Diocesan Assembly Centre 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown Fee $5 |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571
Managing Family Finances
A Seminar that will cover topics such as working with a money plan, ways to make budgeting less difficult, looking at options to deal with debt, negotiating with creditors and where to go for financial help.
Managing Family Finances |
Date 29th August 2012 7.30pm - 9.30pm Location Blacktown DAC 1 -5 Marion St Blacktown Fee $5 |
Contact Sr. Eileen Quade for registrations or for information regarding this group. Ph: 02 9933 0205 or 0419 400 571