You created my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139

Losing a child is a diffcult cross to bear, and parents who lose a child before or shortly after birth often suffer silently.  If you are in this situation, we hope the following resources will be of help.

MISCARRIAGE HANDBOOK

This resource was written by our Pro-life Office and contains some helpful local resources and Q&A.

MASS OF INNOCENTS

Save the date for the 2024 Mass of Innocents: October 20th at 1pm at Holy Spirit, Overland Park. No RSVP is required, and a light reception follows.

RED BIRD MINISTRIES

Red Bird offers a variety of resources to Catholic parents who have lost children of all ages.

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE

This 4-week course was written by local therapist Mary Helen Dennihan. It can be used privately by individuals/couples, or run in a small group setting. If you would like help with starting a group in your parish, contact Libby DuPont ldupont@archkck.org.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF NE KS

Catholic Cemeteries offers resources for families dealing with the loss of a child through miscarriage and stillbirth