Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: St. Stephen the Witness Student Center, Cedar Falls
Topic: “Maintaining Mental Health in Ministry”
Description: This Lenten day of renewal for Faith Formation Leaders and other parish ministry leaders will focus on “Maintaining Mental Health in Ministry.” The day is an opportunity for pastoral leaders to recharge, learn ways to maintain your mental health, and avoid burn out while working for the Church. The renewal day will include presentations, discussion, personal reflection time, Holy Mass, and good food!Presenter: Brandon Wall, LMFT, co-owns the Cedar Rapids Counseling Center (www.cedarrapidscounselingcenter.com) and has eight years of counseling experience with his expertise focusing on trauma and marriage issues. Brandon holds M.A. degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Philosophy. During his philosophy studies, Brandon was also awarded the status of Visiting Scholar at Cambridge University, where he studied Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica. This experience led Brandon to convert to Catholicism 12 years ago, followed by his wife, Philly, five years later. He and his wife have five children and they are active members of St. Joseph Parish in Marion.
Cost: $45 per person
If the cost is prohibitive, Faith Formation Leaders may apply for financial assistance. To learn more about FFL Professional Development Assistance, click here.
To register, please complete the form below by February 8, 2023.
For questions, contact: Matt Selby at m.selby@dbqarch.org or 563-556-2580, ext. 233
Take time away during the season of Lent for personal renewal!