Stephen Ministry

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

-Romans 12:15

Stephen Ministers

Our Stephen Ministers are called by God to be present with you.  Stephen Ministers pray with you and walk with you.  They have been equipped with extensive training and commissioned by Our Lady of Angels to offer care.  This confidential free service is provided as a part of the pastoral care for the community of Our Lady of Angels.

Our Catholic Church exists to proclaim the good news that Jesus loves us and is always with us.  Our Lady of Angels community loves God, embraces all people and shares the good news of the gospel joyfully.  Through Stephen Ministry at Our Lady of Angels you can enjoy the benefits of a caring Catholic presence.   A new traning class will start in September.  We are looking for individuals who want to grow in their faith, develop stronger relational skills, and bring Christ's love into the lives of hurting people. 

Call our confidential hotline at:  (469) 467-9669 ext. 150

What Can Stephen Ministry Do?

At certain times in life we look to a caring Catholic Friend to listen to us while we work through our thoughts and feelings. Life has twists and turns. All of us find ourselves struggling at certain times in our lives. From the experience of being hospitalized, to relocation, struggling with family situation, homebound or being a caregiver to either an elder or a child with special needs, many life predicaments can trigger a need to talk with someone.

Want to Be Part of the Stephen Minister Training Class?

Here's What to Do ...

A new Stephen Ministers Training class will begin September 2023. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow in faith, develop stronger relational skills, and bring Christ's love into the lives of hurting people.

Needs for Care that Stephen Ministers Can Meet

  • People who are hospitalized.

  • Individuals who ar terminally ill.

  • Close family members who are termanilly ill.

  • People who are experiencing divorce (before, during, and after).

  • Parents who have children leaving home for the military, college, marriage, or work in another geographical area.

  • New congregation or community members who are experiencing transition difficulties.

  • Inactive church members who are in need of care.

  • Parents and families with children who have disabilities.

  • People convalescing at home or in an institution after an illness or injury.

  • Those who are homebound or in a nursing care center.

  • Family members of someone who is homebound or in a nursing care center.

  • People with a chronic illness or a long-term disability.

  • Primary caregivers for those with a chronic illness or a long-term disability.

  • People facing birth-related issues such as infertility, adoption, an unplanned pregnancy, or the birth of a child.

  • People being treated for cancer.

  • People who have suffered a significant financial setback.

  • People who have lost their jobs.

  • People experiencing significant financial setback.

  • Family members of deployed military personnel.

  • People in the process of moving out of town or downsizing to a smaller house.

  • People who are preparing to retire, who have recently retired, or who have been forced to retire early.

  • People affected by disasters or acts of violence.

  • People experiencing spiritual crisis.

  • People with other critical needs or major life transitions that you know about.