Elizabeth Ministry

What is the Elizabeth Ministry?

This is an international movement designed to support women and their families during the joys, trials and sorrow of the childbearing years and beyond. Elizabeth ministry's mission is to cherish children, encourage families and build community. We offer peer support, mentoring, spiritual nourishment, and educational and inspirational resources. We are not experts; merely faithful volunteers who offer peer support and friendship by sharing our presence, stories and experiences.

Why is it needed?

In the past, intimacy and support needed during childbearing years were found in the structures of the family, neighborhood and church. Today these structures are undergoing rapid change. Elizabeth Ministry responds in friendship, as a constant source of support saying "We care."

What are the benefits?

We give reassurance and encouragement to women who are pregnant, or are caring for a newborn.

We reach out to women who experience a miscarriage or infant or child death.

We celebrate birth and adoption with parents and their families.We respond at times of infant and child crisis.

We welcome young families into our community.

We offer grandparents support and encouragement.

How does it work?

Elizabeth Ministry follows the example of the scripture story of the Visitation by bringing together women who share similar experiences. This ministry is an opportunity for like-to-like mentoring through personal visits.

Women share their experiences with one another in the magnificent adventure of bringing new life into the world.

The sharing of life experiences brings with it a caring commitment and a sense of connectedness.

Visits take place in person, by phone or mail.

How do we help?

Pregnancy Support

General Pregnancy Married or single at any age

Pregnancy after infant loss

Pregnancy complications Bed rest High risk pregnancy Miscarriage

Infant or child death

Celebration of Birth

Special birth outcomes Multiple births Delivery complications Postpartum depression Premature birth

Child through adoption

Grandparent Support

First time grandparent

Rejected grandparent

Grieving grandparent Long distance grandparent

Grandparent raising child

How to become an Elizabeth Minister

To learn more about Elizabeth Ministry, attend an informational gathering at:

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
7667 East 109th Avenue (109th & Randolph)
Crown Point, IN 46307-9182

By using Mary's model, Elizabeth Ministry of Holy Spirit Parish seeks to provide friendship and compassionate support to anyone facing challenges related to pregnancy and childbearing. We need people like you to serve as visitors prayer chain links craft & card makers. For more information call Lori Bet Angel at 219 661 0644.

All calls and shared messages are strictly confidential.