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CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

AN AGENCY OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

Providing professional services to the community...

We provide professional services to the community including high quality counselling, group programmes, and practical support in a respectful and non-judgemental environment, at no charge to anyone in need

Catholic Social Services, reflecting the Gospel and the social teachings of the Catholic Church,

will promote human dignity, equality, participation and respect for human life, through the provision of services that support families and individuals on their life journeys.

- Our Mission Statement -

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CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services (CSS) is an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch delivering social services in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Underpinned by Catholic Social teaching, we work to assist the Catholic Bishop and broader Catholic community across the Diocese, to fulfil the gospel imperatives to stand with and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised, and to work for a just, equitable and compassionate society.

TERM 4 - 2024

Upcoming Course Timetable

GROUP PROGRAMMES 

COURSES CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES AND VENUES DEPENDING ON DEMAND

Numbers are limited, please contact us as soon as possible to confirm a place in the group. 

22 NOV

13 DEC

4 WEEKS

Seasons for Growth for Adults

Dealing with grief and loss.

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Dates on
Request

Seasons for Growth for Children - Level 1

Dealing with grief and loss.

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5 NOV

3 DEC

5 WEEKS

CREAM (Conflict Resolution, Emotional Awareness & Anger Management )

Why we behave the way we do, and how we can be in control of our life.

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Our services are provided free of charge to anyone in our community requiring help.
Contributions towards our work are gratefully accepted and assist us to continue to provide a free service to our community.

MSD approved Service.

"In today’s world, the work of Catholic Social Services is more valued than ever before.

As Christians we seek to ease the burden on our most vulnerable in society.

We ask for the blessings of St Louise de Marillac, Patron Saint of social workers, on the work of Catholic Social Services, the healing they provide, and the people they serve."

- Bishop Michael Gielen -

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

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