St. Luke Parish

Shoreline, WA

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Healing From Abuse Ministry

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- Meeting Format
  
  Our meeting will begin with a panel presentation, with members of our planning committee sharing about our own experience and then break out into small groups to share on specific questions with a facilitator and then to share thoughts and reflections together as a whole.
  
  This meeting is a beginning and will help inform this ministry evolution. We welcome your input and your participation.
- contact
  
  Sue Moreland
  
  LICSW
  
  sue.moreland1gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do we need a ministry that focuses on the spiritual healing related to the worldwide church related abuse crisis in the Catholic Church?
  We, as the Body of Christ, are deeply wounded by this crisis, both past and present.
  
  There is a great need for spiritual healing, beyond restitution and outside referrals for counseling and support.
  
  Bringing clergy abuse out of the darkness allows us to address the shame and secrecy which perpetually wounds.
- Why is it important for parishes to provide this ministry now?
  Spiritual healing happens within the Body of Christ, so within our Church.
  
  We can rebuild trust in our clergy and church leadership by their involvement.
  
  Though much has been revealed about clergy abuse, the mere revelation itself is only a small part of healing; and the need for healing is ongoing and relevant now.
- How is this ministry relevant to all Catholics?
  Every American Catholic has been impacted by the clergy abuse crisis whether they are aware of it or not. Achieving clarity on this may help us to name ways in which it has impeded how we live as a church community, and even interfered with our own spiritual growth – and thus the importance of seeking healing.
  
  As the abuse of innocents by clergy and other church leaders comes to light; we have an obligation to discern how, through our actions or in-actions, we may have contributed to the crisis, or how our attitudes may have impeded the healing of others. (If you a survivor of abuse – you are an innocent, what happened was not your fault)
  
  All Catholics should have the opportunity to participate in healing both personally and collectively.
- How is it that we, as the Body of Christ, can help abuse survivors and their families find a safe and sacred spiritual home at St. Luke Parish?
  We can learn about how clergy abuse has impacted abuse survivors’ lives, both spiritually and emotionally
  
  We can understand more about how to respectfully listen and prevent further harm
  
  Keeping informed, awake, and vigilant, we provide spiritual safety and acceptance for survivors and those affected.
- How can a ministry which centers itself on healing related to church related abuse be relevant to all, both survivors and all Catholics?
  Salvation literally means healing. Salvation and all forms of healing are always in process, the basic principles of which are universal.
  
  Learning how we and others have suffered from betrayal of trust will lead to greater awareness and allow us to better accompanying our brothers and sisters.
  
  Developing a sensitivity to the need to heal and be healed is necessary to our Christian walk.