Ministry of Consolation (MOC)

Jesus said:  “I will not leave you comfortless:  I will come to you.”      Jn 14:18

OBJECTIVES: 

• To pray for the dead.
• To comfort those who mourn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• MOC usually provide one night of night prayers for the bereaved family. Upon request, MOC may offer more than one night of prayers when circumstances permit.
• We co-ordinate and assist the family with the Funeral Mass/Service.
• We also conduct the Rite of Committal at the Crematorium.
• MOC conducts monthly Columbarium prayers at the Church Columbarium on the last Sunday of each month.

ACTIVITIES

• Conduct bi-monthly Ministry meeting with Spiritual Director.
• Organise Ministry Annual Retreat.
• Support priests’ blessing of the niches at All Souls Day.
• Participate in Church-related events.

To offer consolation is one of the most important ways to care.

We all need to give consolation as well as to receive it.       -Henri Nouwen

Come and join us to reach out to those who are in need of our prayers and support.