EndorsementsWhat People are Saying About the FHM Program
"The Formation for Healing Ministry program is an excellent tool to prepare those interested in this ministry. I have examined the materials carefully and found them orthodox, practical and compassionate. They also challenge ministers, calling them daily to a more perfect imitation of Christ."
"During this past year many tragic events have impacted our community: September 11th, the death of a police officer while on duty, and the death of a well-known and loved teenager. FHM graduates provided a loving and healing presence during these times and were available to listen, support and pray with people who needed this ministry. I am very grateful for their help."
"I highly recommend the FHM program to any church that wants to expand its outreach ministries, and also assist pastors with a more complete extension of their pastoral care. FHM works well with our grief ministry and StephenMinistry programs and has been a tremendous help in providing more complete pastoral care for our parishioners and those outside our faith communities."
"I am blessed to be the pastor of a congregation that has had the Formation for Healing Ministry program woven into the fabric of our ministry for five years. The joy experienced by those participating is matched only by my gratitude for how graduates have strengthened the ministry of this church. The pastoral assistance I receive from graduates in prayer, worship and healing ministries has blessed this congregation. This is a faith formation experience relevant for all who are serious in their Christian pilgrimage. I cannot overstate the positive impact of FHM for either participants or this parish."
"I am delighted with the effects of the Formation for Healing Ministry program in our community. It truly has been a formation in the Gospel, as members have discerned the gifts the Holy Spirit has entrusted to them. They have also been gently encouraged to recognize and affirm the gifts in others within the program. What shows the strength of the formation is that the graduates have transferred these skills to other aspects of their lives. The listening skills that are so central to the ministry are being used by the graduates in their homes, with their co-workers. I am grateful that FHM graduates are available not just for the physically ill, but also for those beset by depression or anxiety, who mourn the loss of a loved one, or who need healing of any kind."
Very Rev. Daniel Syverstad, O.P.
Prior Provincial (1994-2003)
Western Dominican Province
Oakland, California
Prior Provincial (1994-2003)
Western Dominican Province
Oakland, California
"During this past year many tragic events have impacted our community: September 11th, the death of a police officer while on duty, and the death of a well-known and loved teenager. FHM graduates provided a loving and healing presence during these times and were available to listen, support and pray with people who needed this ministry. I am very grateful for their help."
Father Jay DeFolco
Pastor, Church of the Assumption
Bellingham, Washington
Pastor, Church of the Assumption
Bellingham, Washington
"I highly recommend the FHM program to any church that wants to expand its outreach ministries, and also assist pastors with a more complete extension of their pastoral care. FHM works well with our grief ministry and StephenMinistry programs and has been a tremendous help in providing more complete pastoral care for our parishioners and those outside our faith communities."
John O. Sullivan
Director, Prayer for Healing Ministry
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and
Immaculate Conception Parishes
Everett, Washington
Director, Prayer for Healing Ministry
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and
Immaculate Conception Parishes
Everett, Washington
"I am blessed to be the pastor of a congregation that has had the Formation for Healing Ministry program woven into the fabric of our ministry for five years. The joy experienced by those participating is matched only by my gratitude for how graduates have strengthened the ministry of this church. The pastoral assistance I receive from graduates in prayer, worship and healing ministries has blessed this congregation. This is a faith formation experience relevant for all who are serious in their Christian pilgrimage. I cannot overstate the positive impact of FHM for either participants or this parish."
Pastor Tom Kidd
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Bellevue, Washington
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Bellevue, Washington
"I am delighted with the effects of the Formation for Healing Ministry program in our community. It truly has been a formation in the Gospel, as members have discerned the gifts the Holy Spirit has entrusted to them. They have also been gently encouraged to recognize and affirm the gifts in others within the program. What shows the strength of the formation is that the graduates have transferred these skills to other aspects of their lives. The listening skills that are so central to the ministry are being used by the graduates in their homes, with their co-workers. I am grateful that FHM graduates are available not just for the physically ill, but also for those beset by depression or anxiety, who mourn the loss of a loved one, or who need healing of any kind."
Father Michael Fones, O.P.
Pastor
St. Thomas More University Parish
Eugene, Oregon
Pastor
St. Thomas More University Parish
Eugene, Oregon
What Participants are Saying About the FHM Program
"Through FHM, God has changed my life, especially how I minister to people,
and how I relate to my family."
"This has been a profoundly moving and spiritual experience for me. I have witnessed the holiness of people and have become more connected with Jesus within me and others."
"This program led me to our Lord in ways I never thought possible."
"This course has been the highlight of my own spiritual journey up to this point in my life."
"Our reflection groups are so bonded. There is tremendous power in the program."
"Everyone in our classes often commented about how important yet easy to understand the (materials) were. We cannot thank you enough for your insights and guidance."
Seattle, Washington
"This has been a profoundly moving and spiritual experience for me. I have witnessed the holiness of people and have become more connected with Jesus within me and others."
Winnipeg, Manitoba
"This program led me to our Lord in ways I never thought possible."
Salt Lake City, Utah
"This course has been the highlight of my own spiritual journey up to this point in my life."
Kelowna, British Columbia
"Our reflection groups are so bonded. There is tremendous power in the program."
Los Angeles, California
"Everyone in our classes often commented about how important yet easy to understand the (materials) were. We cannot thank you enough for your insights and guidance."
Eldersburg, Maryland
