WELCOME
to the 2020
A N C H O R E D
CATHOLIC GRIEF SUMMIT
by Red Bird Ministries and
Joyful Like Maggie
that will take place virtually on
December 11 - 12, 2020
A virtual conference for families in grief and the families who are supporting them towards healing and restoration with a special emphasis on child loss from pregnancy through adulthood.
During this grief summit you will cover
A range of talks on grief and how to cope when you lose a child.
How to walk with your loved one who is grieving
How to help children grieve in a healthy way
How to care for a loved one that has lost a child, and pastoral care for clergy.
Facing infertility and miscarriage
What it actually means to heal while grieving
The hope offered to the grieving through Christ and His Church
Summit Partners
Grief Summit Content
Here is what you get with an Anchored to the Cross Summit VIP Pass
LIVE Keynotes
Take part in LIVE Keynotes during the weekend from top Catholic Grief Speakers like Ryan and Kelly Breaux with Red Bird Ministries, Frank and Jenifer Ramirez with Joyful Like Maggie, Rod and Maria Dunlap with Reviv Family Support, and many more.
Recorded Breakout Sessions
Access to recorded Breakout Sessions that you can view at any time during the ANCHORED Summit weekend. 35+ Talks, with over 16 hours of content, and take away resources.
Access After the Weekend
With the VIP pass you won’t miss a thing! You’ll have access to all Keynotes and Breakout session talks for 90 days (Until March 12, 2020).
Entries into Giveaways
Throughout the entire weekend we will be doing multiple giveaways. As a VIP Pass holder you will automatically be entered.
The world is thy ship and not thy home.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Download the Current Anchored to the Cross Summit Weekend Schedule Here
Take the conference on the go!
Conference Topics
Join a diverse group of speakers as we help you tackle grief in a productive and healing way all while acknowledging the emotion and suffering that comes with this journey. We are breaking the silence of grief by bringing the every day struggles to light and focusing on how we can learn to walk hand in hand with both grief and joy.
The Art of Suffering
Go deep into a Father's pain of a pregnancy diagnosis and how it has affected the rest of his life.
Surrender
A mother's cross is brought to the altar where she realizes her pain must be taken and accepted.
The Garden
Father shares with us how suffering entered the world during the fall of man.
Men and Women Grieve Different
RBM and JLM founders take this LIVE talk on by sharing how our brains are hardwired differently and how this directly affects grief.
Building a Life with the Saints
Hear the heart of a father that has dedicated his life to share his little saints message of joy.
Helping a Friend through Loss
In this LIVE video learn how to support your grieving friend by hearing from JLM's friends and how they supported the Ramirez's through the loss of Maggie.
Meet Our Team from Anchored
Families across the Catholic Church have teamed up to bring support to those who desperately need a light into the darkness of child loss. Below are the families who answered the call.
Ryan and Kelly Breaux
In 2018, Ryan and Kelly Breaux answered the call that God laid on their heart to support ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry called "Child Loss".
Since inception God has taken RBM where the Breaux's never dreamed of. This ministry is a gift to the Church and a blessing to the Breaux's.
Frank and Jenifer Ramirez
In 2018, Frank and Jenifer Ramirez lost their daughter Magdalene, aka Maggie. Since the day that Maggie entered heaven, the Ramirez family has been sharing Maggie's Joy. Witnessing to the hope that gets you through the night so that joy can be found in the morning.
Maggie’s purpose was to show us the joy of the Gospel and God’s determined love for a world that disappoints. For Maggie, there was no end to the celebration of life.
Speakers Lineup
Our speakers come from different backgrounds and have experienced different types of losses. Come ready to learn and experience healing.
Frank and Jenifer Ramirez
Ryan and Kelly Breaux
Adriana Lewin
Yvette and Benny Buller
Jeannie Ewing
Cassie Evert
Franchelle Jaeger
Patrick O'Hearn
Justina Kopp
Alison Seitz
Amberose Millecaf
Erin Kopp
Rev. Blake Dubroc
Vocations Director
Diocese of Lafayette, LA
Maria Dunlap
Lisa Martinez
Rev. Nicholas DuPre
Chaplain of Red Bird Ministries
Pastor St. Joseph and St. Louis
and many more!
6 Live Sessions
FREE
Anchored to the Cross is a two day grief summit for families who have been impacted by the loss of a child and for those who love and support them.
VIP PASS
$49.99
With the VIP pass you won’t miss a thing! You’ll have access to all Keynotes and Breakout session talks for 90 days
(Until March 12, 2021)
I’ve lost 10 precious souls through miscarriage. Bennett is just one of my 10 miscarriages. Red Bird ministries has helped in my grief and healing by connecting me with other women who have also experienced loss in some way.
Because they have experienced loss and suffering - they get you! You can talk about your loss and sufferings and not feel like you have to hold back.
Jacob and Sarah Landry
Parents to 10 Little Saints
From the first meeting I instantly lost that feeling of being alone in a room full of people. It’s an indescribable peace that comes along with opening up and listening to others who have been dealt this cross to bear.
The friendships I have gained are priceless and I look forward to continuing on this journey with them.
Brady and Amanda Boyer
Parents to Madilyn
This is such a unique ministry because one is able to draw upon the Sacraments (Confession, Holy Mass & Adoration, etc) from our Catholic faith, which greatly brings on healing at a deep spiritual level.
There is help to aid us in grieving for our beloved children while the waves of grief continue to surface layers of pain & sorrow.
We are truly blessed to be a part of this authentic group of apostles of mercy.
John and Jill Comeaux
Parents of Christopher
“Red Bird Ministries has brought about evangelization and healing through a community of grieving parents. Shining the light of Christ into the darkness that can accompany loss has built unbreakable communities in my parish that regularly give one another the consolation of Christ Crucified and Risen. It is a truly irreplaceable ministry that fulfills an important and unique need in the domestic church.”
Rev. Stephen Pellessier
Parochial Vicar Pastor Our Lady of Wisdom
Lafayette, LA
“The Second Vatican Council encouraged the laity to embrace their identity and apostolate in the Church; Red Bird Ministries is precisely what the Council had in mind. It is a ministry for grieving parents by grieving parents; a ministry that I, as a priest, simply cannot and should not try to simulate. This ministry makes the Church more robust in her mission and care for souls.”
Rev. Blake Dubroc
Parochial Vicar St. Bernard Church
Breaux Bridge, LA
“It is a surprisingly common phenomenon to encounter in pastoral ministry that when someone loses a child they lose touch with their faith. I was happy to see how Red Bird helped a friend of mine actually become a parishioner of mine by helping them approach the mystery of grief and overcome their disconnect with their faith that was frustrating them. My friend went from removed and on the fringe to becoming someone united and actively serving the Mystical Body in our parish.”
Rev. Nicholas DuPré
Pastor St. Joseph and St. Louis
Parks, LA
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A safe place to bring your grief.
A summit that speaks to the heart of grieving families of child loss has never been done before. While this summit is open to all who are grieving we are placing a special emphasis on child loss. Take this opportunity to dig deep with us, to be intentional about your healing, and we will accompany you on the journey towards restoration .
Yes, totally online! No need to book a flight, get a hotel room, or deal with jet lag. You can watch everything in a private members area (in your pajamas, if you want) from the comfort of your own home.
Yes! With the General Pass or VIP Pass, LIVE and Recorded talks can be streamed inside the members area. Watch and listen on your iPhone, laptop, desktop, or other Mobile device.
With a Anchored Summit VIP pass you will have access to the summit until March 12, 2021.
With a General Pass you will only have access to the Summit for the weekend of December 11-12, 2020.
There are NO refunds, all purchases are final.
With the FREE pass you will be able to watch the 3 LIVE talks that are scheduled for Saturday December 12, 2020. These 3 LIVE talks will be our keynote speakers.
We have many conference speakers that will be presenting talks at this event. Ryan and Kelly Breaux with Red Bird Ministries, Frank and Jenifer Ramirez with Joyful Like Maggie, Rod and Maria Dunlap with Reviv Family Support, and many many more.
If you are a Catholic family that has experienced any loss but especially the loss of a child, or a pastor, parochial vicar, counselor, social worker, faithful, or anyone who loves someone who has; this summit is for you.
This summit speaks to the tragedy and trauma of child loss in light of our Catholic faith. We aren't interested in just helping our families survive child loss, but how to thrive after loss and to get our families to heaven.
If you feel called and moved to go deeper after loss, this VIP pass will give you access to do so. God Bless.
No, we ask that you refrain from sharing your password. In order to access the Anchored to the Cross Summit each individual will have to purchase a pass.
Share this summit with anyone you know who has experienced loss and especially the loss of a child from pregnancy to adulthood. Facebook and Instagram shares are greatly appreciated.
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