“The Church will have to initiate everyone – priests, religious and laity – into this ‘art of accompaniment’ which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other.”
Evangelii Gaudium, 169
Some of the different roles that companions may be called to include offering friendship, encouragement and emotional support to the other, offering a listening ear as the other processes the challenges and transitions he or she may be going through, inviting the other to grow in greater self-awareness and gratitude for his or her belovedness as a son or daughter of God.
In this two-part workshop for companions, you will experience a taster of what it means to be walked with and to walk alongside another within a mutually enriching relationship, each supporting the other to grow in faith and holiness together. You will discover models of accompaniment from Scripture. Learn the various stages to support the companion journey. Identify pitfalls that diminish your effectiveness as a companion and how to overcome them. Review case studies. Role play, share and learn from one another’s accompaniment experience, guided by the facilitator.
Why become companions:
- Answer the call to journey towards Jesus Christ with those whom God has entrusted to you, including the next generation of leaders.
- Share your experience of God’s presence in your life’s challenges, in solidarity with others going through their challenges now.
- Strengthen your own faith as you grow alongside those you support.
”The faithful must be sustained by the encouragement and assistance of the entire ecclesial community.”
Christifideles Laici, 16
Suitable for:
- Those who are journeying with Catholic emerging leaders or members within their own ministry/community/organisation.
- Those who are journeying with Catholics within or beyond the church. Examples only (not exhaustive): youth leaders, RCIA sponsors, Landings, those in family support groups, educators, pastoral groups in parishes/hospitals/hospices, parish or archdiocesan organisation staff, ministry and community leaders and members etc.
- For those who are journeying with non-Catholics, this workshop is suitable as a foundation. Additional considerations (not in this workshop) will be addressed in other workshops. Examples only (not exhaustive): those tending to migrants, friends in need, mission groups, humanitarian groups etc.
Date: 12 Apr & 17 May 2025 (a two-part workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Agape Village, 7A Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319264
Location: Dance Studio, 4th floor
Cost: $60/- per pax (inclusive of GST & tea breaks for 2 days)
Facilitator: Charlotte George
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To find out more or to enquire about customised training, please send an email to rofina.tham@catholic.org.sg.