About Group

Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one, Christian caring ministry by trained laypersons from our parish. Stephen Ministers walk alongside persons who are going through a difficult time in their lives, bringing God’s healing love and hope to them.

A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend

Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is going through a difficult time? Here’s a great way you can help them—tell them about our Stephen Ministry! Stephen Ministers are members of All Saints Catholic Church who have received special training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, coping with a cancer diagnosis, going through a divorce or separation, battling a chronic illness (or caring for a spouse or parent who is chronically ill), experiencing a great deal of stress, facing the loss of a job—or encountering any of countless other life challenges.

Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males, and females are matched with females.) The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It’s free, and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or know someone who would like to have a Stephen Minister, contact one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!

Quotes from Stephen Ministers:

“I’ve been a Stephen Minister for nearly ten years and can truly say it becomes a part of your life. I’m more in tune with people’s needs, and I always do my best to listen, care, and model the love of Jesus. It’s amazing to see God working through me to change lives.”

“Stephen Minister training taught me how to be a caregiver, but even more, it taught me how to live life in a new way—sharing Christ’s love with other people. It’s an awesome blessing to be used by God to bring hope and healing to someone else”

“Through Stephen Minister training, I’ve come a long way in my spiritual walk. The skills I learned as a Stephen Minister are modeled on how Jesus related to people, so I can use them in many different settings to bring the love of God to others.”

Quotes from Care Receivers

"Facing an ordeal of a loved one battling a serious illness, I learned that God does truly answer our prayers and often it is through others like a Stephen Minister.   I prayed to God for strength and consolation, and He answered- it was my Stephen Minister's strength that gave me courage, her compassion that game me solace."

"I would highly recommend our Stephen Minsters to anyone who is going through anything difficult in their lives.  I was matched with the perfect minister for me (no doubt God had a hand in this).  We met in person and spoke on the phone.    He provided confidentiality, excellent listening, amazing assistance and prayed with me.  The prayers were exactly what I needed to hear.  I looked forward to our time together, and I don't think I could have gotten through these difficult times without him.  He was an extension of God's love for us."