
THE SANCTUARY COURSE FOR CATHOLICS
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is a study guide for small groups, designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health. Your group might include:
- People with questions about mental health
- Mental health professionals with a wealth of knowledge to share
- Leaders who want to engage their community in mental health conversations
- People supporting loved ones with mental health problems
- People living with mental health problems
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is for anyone who wants to learn about faith and mental health. It requires no previous training or expertise—just a willingness to engage in dialogue with other believers. This course and films address difficult and sensitive topics, and may not be appropriate for a young audience. It is not recommended for people ages 17 and younger.
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is also available in Spanish! You can find The Sanctuary Course para Católicos (Español) on our resource portal for free.
How do I access it?
COURSE STRUCTURE
Coursebook
Films
Also Includes:

Audiobook

LEADER'S Guide




Rev. J. Michael Miller


OUR APPROACH

Informed

Empathetic
PERSPECTIVES

Psychological

Social

Theological
FAQ
HOW DO I BEGIN?
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is available for free on our resource portal. Creating an account is simple, and then you can explore the materials of The Sanctuary Course for Catholics and see how the course can benefit your community.
Getting started with talking about mental health or facilitating The Sanctuary Course for Catholics in your community can feel intimidating, which is why we designed a Facilitator’s Guide specifically for facilitators of The Sanctuary Course for Catholics. This PDF can be found in the downloadable materials for the course on our resource portal. We have also created a quick start page for facilitators on our resource portal. You can check it out here.