Reproductive & Infant Loss Ministry
ICD's Reproductive and Child Loss ministry offers support for those who are experiencing/have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, infertility, loss of a young child, or abortion. Please contact one of our ministry leaders for assistance.
Pam Sharkey: pamelasharkey@gmail.com | (636) 439-0235
Craig Weber: cweb3158@aol.com | (314) 306-4470
If you are currently suffering a loss and want a Catholic perspective on what to expect and what the Church can do for you and your family please see the links below. Immaculate Conception of Dardenne has a number of liturgical rites and ministry services avaliable for you and your child and can also assist you with the burial process.
Please reach out to the Parish Office center (636-561-6611) or one of our ministry leaders if you need guidance during this difficult time. We are praying for you and your family.
Practical Catholic Miscarriage and Loss Support
Late Miscarriage or Stillbirth at the Hospital
Resources for Help and Healing
Child Loss
Annie's Hope (focuses on support for the family or sibling)
Grief Share (focused not only on child loss, but also includes other family members)
Memorial Pics from Gone too Soon Program (free photo to add to a headstone for those who lose a child under 18)
Red Bird Ministries (also has an app)
Life Limiting Prenatal Diagnois
Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant loss
Red Bird Ministries (also has an app)
Abortion
Archdiocese of St. Louis Abortion Healing Ministry provides support via phone/text at 314.406.0815 or email at hopehealing@archstl.org
Infertility
Photography Services
On Angel Wings Photography (located in Springfield, but are very willing to travel to document deliveries and maternity sessions for those diagnosed with a life limiting prenatal diagnosis)
Burial Resources
Trappist Caskets (may be available for free or at a reduced cost)
For Fathers
*Due to limitations in reviewing all the content found in these resources, Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic Church cannot fully endorse everything found in these materials. The materials are simply recommended as helpful resources.
Upcoming Events
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Catholic Liturgical Rites
The information below includes various Catholic Liturgical Rites available for those who are experiencing/have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. Please reach out to one of our ministers or call the Parish Office at 636-561-6611 if you would like clergy to administer one of these rites/service.
Rite of Baptism for Children in Danger of Death When No Priest or Deacon is Available, Rite of Baptism for Children, #157-164
Minister: Any suitable member of the church
Notes: In case of extreme emergency, any person, even non-Christians, may validly baptize a child
Order for Blessing of Parents after Miscarriage, Book of Blessings, p. 86
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: For use in hospital, home, or church
Prayers after Death, Order of Christian Funerals, (OCF) #101 - 108
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: To be adapted for children
Gathering in the Presence of the Body OCF, #109 - 118
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: To be adapted for children
Vigil for A Deceased Child, OCF, #243 - 263
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: Prayers and Scripture may be selected. For use in church, hospital, home, or funeral home.
E. For the Funeral of a Baptized Child; Roman Missal, Masses for the Dead
Minister: PriestF. For the Funeral of a Child who Died Before Baptism; Roman Missal, Masses for the Dead
Minister: Priest
Funeral Liturgy, OCF, #264-294
Minister: Priest
Notes: Prayers and Scriptures may be selected. For the unbaptized, the rites are adapted. See OCF rubrics.
Funeral Liturgy outside Mass OCF, #295 - 315
Minister: Priest or Deacon, or Lay Minister in the absence of a Priest or Deacon
Notes: Prayers and Scripture may be selected. For the unbaptized, the rites are adapted. For use in church, funeral home, or hospital chapel
Rite of Committal, OCF, #316 - 326
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: At cemetery after Funeral Liturgy
Rite of Committal with Final Commendation, OCF, #327 - 336
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: At cemetery when Funeral Liturgy has not been celebrated
Rite of Final Commendation for an Infant, OCF, #337 - 342
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Minister: For use at cemetery, in a home or hospital
Masses for the Dead II. On the Anniversary (Roman Missal)
Minister: Priest
Notes: On the anniversary of the death of a child.
Masses for the Dead III. Various Commemorations (Roman Missal)
Minister: Priest
Notes: For use on various commemorations for the dead.
Rite of Blessing of the Child in the Womb, USCCB
Minister: Priest or Deacon
Notes: For use anywhere while child is in the womb
Sample petitions for liturgies OCF, General Intercessions and litanies, #6-7
Minister: Priest, Deacon, or Lay Minister
Notes: For use during liturgies or prayer services