Facilitator Training


~ a ministry of presence ~
To begin the ministry in your church, identify individuals to attend a Facilitator Training School.
Facilitators trained at St. James Church, Jackson MS
Schedule of Upcoming
Facilitator Training Schools​​​ ​
  • Bonita Springs FL - April 3-5, 2025 - St. Mary's Episcopal Church
  • Daytona Beach FL - May 1-3, 2025  - St. Mary's Episcopal Church 
  • Richardson TX (Dallas) - August 7-9, 2025 - Church of the Epiphany
  • Monterey Bay area- site to be determined soon- August 21-22, 2025, followed by a Zoom Gathering tbd - Hosted by St. Mary's by-the-sea Episcopal Church. This will be a 2 day in-person training with a virtual session

We have several others in the early planning stages please check back as dates will be added for 2025

We are seeking faith communities interested in becoming hosts. Please contact Catherine at [email protected]
for more information.
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Facilitator Training Schools
Typical Schedule:
Thursday & Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lay people and clergy are trained in each of the workshops of Walking the Mourner's Path.  The training includes:
  • Effective Listening and Facilitating Skills
  • How to minister to the grieving 
  • Exploring grief in culture, faith, and families
  • About each of the eight workshops and how to implement them in a faith community
  • Hands on experience of facilitating a workshop
Facilitator Training early registration fee (30 days prior) is $275 per person for two or more individuals from a faith community.  The fee includes instruction, facilitator guide, workbook and lunch for 2 days. 

Click the link below for a registration form.  It includes a detailed fee schedule and registration deadlines.
Training Registration Form: form.jotform.com/240505609400042
Or you may download the pdf of the registration form. Please note:  Schools often fill quickly and space is limited. It is recommended to register early. 
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Any questions? Please contact Catherine Gilbert at 
​[email protected]
Training School not in your area? Consider hosting a training school. Information about how to host a training school may be found in the Event Planning Guide below and by contacting Catherine Gilbert 
[email protected]
fts_event_guide.pdf
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​​"I love training new facilitators.  I am always amazed at the commitment to serve ~ filled with compassion and God's call to minister to their community.  After each school I leave with a sense of deep gratitude to the participants and the faith community that hosted the school."
​                                         Catherine Gilbert, Program Director
Note: Using the link to register for training is preferred. For forms that are downloaded and filled out please email them to Catherine Gilbert: [email protected] . For payment of registration fees by check please mail to the Walking the Mourner's Path office at: 12990 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale AZ 85259, Arrangements may be made to pay by AHC transfer or credit card by contacting Catherine. A processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions.