We know that starting an addiction ministry seems daunting for many churches, so we have made it simple for you!
Here’s what you will receive when you order the kit and the simple steps you will take:
1. EDUCATION & INSPIRATION
Your AFIRE kit includes a comprehensive educational and inspirational course on addiction. Your first step will be simply to organize a day to share it with your parish.
ALL YOU WILL HAVE TO DO IS PLAN THE EVENT, GATHER ATTENDEES, AND PRESS PLAY!! We provide you with all the materials you need for this event.
Click HERE to learn more about this video, which is currently being held in university and seminary libraries worldwide.
The video series is also available on Vimeo On Demand if you prefer to stream online.
2. FAITH IN ACTION
By sharing the We Thirst video series, you’ve really already begun to take action! Education is an important first step and one of the corporal works of mercy!
The rest of the materials in the AFIRE kit will help you to continue to build your addiction ministry in your parish and community.
The leader’s and members’ manuals will guide you to discern your community’s needs and your gifts to determine what merciful works your group will implement.
Our leader’s manual has been granted a bishop’s imprimatur, which means that it has been reviewed by the Catholic Church and officially approved for printing.
Still have questions?
Here are some common questions and concerns, along with our responses:
I don’t feel qualified to help people with addictions (or their loved ones).
All you need is the desire to help and a willingness to organize an AFIRE group in your parish or congregation. AFIRE will provide you with everything you need, and we are always here to answer any questions you may have.
If you prefer, we will come to facilitate the program for you at no cost! Contact us for details.
I’m not sure that there is a need for this type of ministry in my parish or congregation.
Trust us, there is a need in every single parish and congregation. We’ve done the research, and statistics show that 1 in 4 people are in some way impacted by addictions. We would argue that the number is probably even higher and that we are all impacted in some way (although we may be unaware of it). Research has also shown that people are too ashamed to reach out for help in their churches because of the stigma. By simply starting an AFIRE ministry, you will already be helping to alleviate some of the shame and shatter the stigma.
How do I approach my pastor with this?
We will provide you with the materials you need to convince your pastor that this ministry is extremely important, and to show him that the Church has been calling for this type of ministry for decades.
Click HERE for a list of quotes from some of the Church documents that have called parishes to offer addiction programs and services.
You may also let your pastor know that the AFIRE leader’s manual has been granted a bishop’s imprimatur, which means that it has been reviewed by the Catholic Church and officially approved for printing.
If you prefer to stream the We Thirst series online (instead of owning the DVDs), please follow these instructions:
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2. Click HERE to purchase the rest of the kit.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via email at info@apeopleafire.org or via phone at 610-559-4534.