The ministry of pastoral care is a compassionate presence in imitation of Jesus' care of people, especially those who were hurting and in need. The ministry of Pastoral Care involves promoting positive adolescent and family development through a variety of positive (preventive) strategies; caring for adolescents and families in crisis through support, counseling, and referral to appropriate community agencies; providing guidance as young people face life decisions and make moral choices; and challenging systems that are obstacles to positive development (advocacy). Pastoral care is most fundamentally a relationship—a ministry of compassionate presence. This was Jesus' caring stance toward all people, especially those who were hurting or in need. Pastoral care enables healing and growth to take place within individuals and their relationships. It nurtures growth toward wholeness, and it provides guidance in decision making and challenges obstacles to positive development.
Deacon Mike Kubiak, Assistant Director of Pastoral Care, supports our Pastor in offering assistance to parishioners in need of all spiritual, practical, emotional, and pastoral services. Our services include:
Deacon Mike is the contact person to offer Christ-centered counsel and care for all who are in need.
Deacon Mike Kubiak, KDHS
[email protected]
(484) 432-9898