How to get started?
“Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses”
— Pope Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi, no. 41
Steps to getting started.
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Step 1: Leader Training
We are so delighted you want to get started as a leader in your parish. It is our hope we can help equip you to serve families of loss in your community. Step one requires you to become certified by taking our mandatory online leaders course.
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Step 2: Purchase Your Program Bundle
Choose from two of our beautiful institution programs to get started. Finding the Passion of Christ in Our Story grief group or Loving Though Loss Couple Workshop.
Step One: Take the Leader Course
Leaders will be introduced to the innovative Red Bird Ministries Methodology and explore our impactful programs. They will gain valuable insights into our tailored programs to suit the unique needs of their parish and will have access to our team for consultation and strategy in implementation. Additionally, leaders will learn how to share their own personal witness.
3 Leaders Certified For Only $799 //
3 Leaders Certified For Only $799 //
Are you looking to start a grief ministry in your parish and find that you need more certified leaders to assist in this important work? We are offering a fantastic opportunity to obtain three certifications for just $799.00, allowing you to save a total of $99 on this investment in your ministry. This is a great way to equip your team to provide the necessary support to those who are grieving.
Step Two: Purchase Your Program Bundle
Finding the Passion of Christ in Our Story Grief Group
Finding The Passion Of Christ In Our Story grief group program consists of ten sessions. Each session takes approximately one hour to one hour and 20 minutes to facilitate. The group study may occur weekly, monthly, or as a three-day retreat. It is designed for in-person support but may be adapted as a virtual support group. Finding the Passion of Christ in Our Story has been reviewed by the Diocese of Lafayette, LA and holds it’s imprimatur.
Leader Guide (8.5.5x11, 116 pages)
Participant Journal (7x10, 164 pages)
The bundle includes everything you need as a leader to facilitate a 10-week grief group in your parish. PowerPoint also includes audio reflections. Leader must take leaders course prior to purchase.
Included with Purchase
(1) Licensed use of the program’s intellectual property
(1) User account with access to the program’s PowerPoint presentation, editable flyers, and graphic templates.
Loving Through Loss Couples Workshop
Loving Through Loss couples 1 day workshop helps couples understand how the trauma of child loss affects the family dynamic, while teaching them how to love each other through the complexity of child loss. The workshop facilitates a safe space where couples can share their answers to vital questions that are pivotal in moving towards healing.
Bundle includes everything you need as a leader to facilitate a 1 day workshop in your parish. PowerPoint also includes 3 video testimonials to choose from.
Leader Manual (8.5.5x11, 76 pages)
Participant Guide (7x10, 48 pages)
Included with Purchase
(1) Licensed use of the program’s intellectual property
(1) User account with access to the program’s PowerPoint presentation, editable flyers, and graphic templates.
Small Group Bundles
This starter bundle is for anyone who wishes to start a small group for mothers of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood in their parish using our book Hiding in the Upper Room.
This starter bundle is for anyone who wishes to start a small group for couples of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood in their parish using our Restoring Love.
This starter bundle is for anyone who wishes to start a small group for couples of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood in their parish using our Lenten Journal.
Digital Resources
The Mass of Remembrance digital resource pack includes everything you need to make the Remembrance Mass special for the grieving families you serve. It includes a branded editable template flyer, social card, sign-in sheet (for children’s names to be read), frequently asked question guide, and liturgy suggestion sheet.
The one-time fee provides leaders with a chapter page on the Red Bird website and a group inside our branded app, making it easy for families in your community to find support opportunities. The app group offers a simple way to share information and connect with and support one another.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Yes, all leaders desiring to host our programs in a small group setting are required to complete our mandatory Leader’s Course.
Programs included: Loving through Loss Couples Workshop, Finding the Passion of Christ in Our Story Grief Group, and the Remember program, loss to suicide. All programs include digital materials.
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RBM provides a holistic approach to supporting families through loss, using modern tools such as technology for effective outreach. It is essential for every leader to fully understand our methodology and utilize our technology to enhance their ministry.
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Once you purchase access to your training course, you will gain entry to your leader’s portal. Inside the portal, you will find your course bundles available to purchase.
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The only Red Bird Programs that can be used without taking the leaders course are Restoring Love, Hiding in the Upper Room, The Grief of Dads, and Beloved, not Broken Lenten Journal. These programs are available for personal use (digital materials not included).
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Starter bundles are only required to purchase once to gain access to your user account. Inside your user account you will gain access to the program’s PowerPoint presentation, video testimony library (workshop only), editable flyers, and graphic templates.
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Your leader course includes access to your merch shop, where you can purchase additional participant journals and guides.