SJE Catholic Family Institute


Following the example of Mary & Elizabeth,
we visit and share the sacredness of life!


Treasures the gift of fertility!
Celebrates each child conceived and born!
Mourns each miscariage and infant death or child death.
Supports those suffering infertility.
Encourages those in the adoptive process.
Assists families experiencing an infant or child crisis.
Responds to the needs of grandparents.

Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement designed to support women and their families during the joys, trials and sorrows of the childbearing years. Elizabeth Ministry’s mission is to cherish children, encourage families and build community. We offer peer support, mentoring, spiritual nourishment, educational and inspirational resources. Visit the Elizabeth Ministry International website for more information.

Events

Monthly Meetings

4th Monday each Month: We gather at 7 PM at St. John the Evangelist Parish in the Emmaus House. Please call Lisa Anderson with questions at 219-558-2187.

NOTE: We will not meet in June, July or August 2010.

Rosary Prayer Service

October 30, 2010 at 10 AM: Deacon Robert Viviano will preside at the annual Elizabeth Ministry Rosary Prayer Service in memoriam of babies lost to miscarriage or early childhood death. Please join us in prayer at the St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1547 167th Street, Hammond in the Providence Section. For more information or to have a child added to the list of those being remembered, please call Lisa Anderson at 219-558-2187..

Recommended Links

Prenatal Partners for Life - for women who have been given an adverse prenatal diagnosis

How to Get Involved

Whether young or old, sharing the joys increases the pleasure. Plus, it's easier to deal with life's hard times when we don't go it alone. That is all part of God's master plan for humanity. It is our prayer that you will consider reaching out to women and their families by joining the Elizabeth Ministry...

  • Crochet or knit receiving blankets.
  • Become a prayer partner.
  • Visit women and families in need.
  • Deliver care packages.

If you are interested in these outreach programs or for futher information, please contact the Ministry Coordinator.

Ministry Coordinator: Lisa Anderson
Contact Ministry Coordinator: (219) 558-2187
Email: lmand5@hotmail.com