Behold Your Child is a ministry developed in collaboration by the offices of Marriage and Family Life, Respect Life and Social Justice, and Catholic Charities to help ministers provide hope and healing for parents and families who have experienced a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death (whether recently or years ago). Those interested in this ministry may contact Matt Selby at (563) 556-2580, ext. 233 or m.selby@dbqarch.org for more information. The following trainings remain for the coming year:
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – St. Anthony, Dubuque – 5:30-9:00 PM
Thursday, February 6 – St. Patrick, Hampton – 5:30-9:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24 – Holy Name, West Union – 5:30-9:00 PM
Those to be trained for the ministry (whether parish staff or volunteer parishioners) must be approved by their pastor. The cost is $30 per person, including dinner and materials. Online registration is available at www.DBQArch.org/events.
Promotional Materials
Behold Your Child Parish Bulletin Insert
Behold Your Child Business Card
Behold Your Child Logo With Description
Behold Your Child Social Media Tiles
Counseling Services:
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Articles from US Catholic Bishops
Overcoming Obstacles (includes links to other resources and organizations)
Loving Parents After Miscarriage o En Español
Solace and Strength in the Sorrow of Miscarriage
Care of Fetal Remains
Care of Fetal Remains
Reflections for Families and Professionals:
After Life-Limiting Prenatal Diagnosis
For Ministers and Medical Professionals
Blessings and Rituals
Blessing of Parents After Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Order for the Naming and Commendation of an infant who died before birth – Archdiocese of St. Louis
Naming Ceremony of a Child Lost to Miscarriage or Stillbirth – Diocese of Fargo
