Care Team Ministry
Providing socialization and a sustaining presence
A Parish Social Ministries Program
Community Focused Support
Catholic Charities’ Care Team Ministry is a collaboration among Oakwood Foundation, Catholic Charities, and congregation-based teams. Team volunteers make social visits to older adults who may be isolated in their homes or care facilities. Care team support is social, non-medical, and non-proselytizing.
The ministry provides training and ongoing support for team members. All team members are screened through background checks and thoroughly trained in topics such as:
- Confidentiality
- Boundaries
- Limits of care
- Handling an emergency
- Active listening skills
- Dementia care
- Communication skills
Care Team members abide by the ethics of respectful and compassionate care, confidentiality, and services offered without discrimination.
How It Benefits Those Being Served
- Enjoy companionship through personal visits
- Feel connected to the church
- Know that they are valued members of the community
- Receive spiritual support
How It Benefits The Congregation
- Engages parishioners in pastoral care
- Provides a team structure for supportive pastoral ministry
- Increases appeal to potential new parishioners looking for active community
- Cultivates a greater sense of community and belonging
How It Benefits Volunteers
- Puts their faith in action through serving others
- Receive valuable training on aging related topics
- Experience personal and spiritual growth
- Develop meaningful relationships
- Experience the power of being present in the moment
Current Teams
Divine Mercy– West Madison, Verona
Epiphany of the Lord Parish – Sun Prairie
Our Lady of Guadalupe – Madison (Forming)
Holy Cross – Cross Plains
Midvale Community Lutheran Church – Madison
Nativity of the Lord– DeForest
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church – West Madison
Primrose Lutheran Church – Belleville
Queen of Apostles – North and East Madison
St. John Paul II - Baraboo
St. Cletus – Stoughton, Oregon
St. Maximilian Kolbe– Waunakee, Westport
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – West Madison
Stella Maris – Cottage Grove, Monona, McFarland
Contact Care Team Ministry
Newsletters & Webinars
Care Teams Prayer Booklet
