St. Rita Ministry, Holy Family Catholic Church (Domestic Violence Resource Ministry) at 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 US - Catholic Support Group Material
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Circles of Healing
A three-session support group curriculum for abused Christian women. Developed by the Domestic Violence Awareness Task Force of the Office of Peace and Justice, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, VA.
Designed to complement the video, Wings Like a Dove: Healing for the Abused Christian Woman. Each of the sessions includes worship materials, scripture reflections, discussion questions, and closing prayers.
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Wings Like a Dove: Healing for the Abused Christian Woman
Through the voices of victims, clergy and helping professionals, Wings Like a Dove is a thirty-four-minute videotape that offers hope and healing to abused women and valuable information for religious and community groups.
“O that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest!” PSALM 55
Wings Like a Dove includes:
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Reassurance to Christian women that the abuse is not their fault, they are not alone and God will be with them on their journey to safety and healing
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In-depth discussion of theological issues that are often troubling or confusing for Christian women in abusive relationships: blame, submission, anger, the marriage covenant, divorce, repentance, forgiveness, despair and faith
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Information about the effects of domestic violence on children
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A 32-page study guide and a package of awareness brochures
AWARD:
Film Festival Award, National Network of Violence Prevention Practitioners
“…an excellent pastoral ministry resource!” SHEILA GARCIA-Secretariat for Family, Laity,Women and Youth, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
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