Pastoral Care
We are delighted that PF has been asked, alongside the bereavement support charity Cruse, to support HMPPS Chaplaincy in their pastoral care for people in prison.
The nature of being in prison leads many to experience profound feelings of loss. This may arise from a bereavement or from simply being separated from family and friends. Whatever the cause, people in prison are often deeply affected by the emotional impact of loss and prison Chaplains play a key role in their pastoral care.
Our Pastoral Care ministry supports the chaplaincy teams in their care for people in prison who are experiencing loss or bereavement.
‘Those I visit may be struggling with things such as depression, loneliness, family break-up and other serious issues. Sometimes, I can signpost them to other agencies within the prison for more support. They are grateful to have someone willing to give them time and I may visit them a few times.’
‘We climb down into the pit to be with that person and then help them, rung by rung, to come out of the dark place they were in.’
– Pastoral Care Volunteers
Register your interest in taking part in this significant ministry by filling in the volunteer application form.