A Ministry of Care for Those Who Serve

The work of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services places team members alongside families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. In accompanying others through grief, loss, and hope in the Resurrection, CFCS recognizes the importance of tending to the spiritual and emotional well-being of those who serve.

The Day of Rest offers full-time CFCS employees the opportunity to step away—twice per year—from daily responsibilities in order to rest, pray, and reflect in communion with God.

Participants are encouraged to disconnect from work, technology, and routine distractions, creating space for silence, spiritual reflection, and renewal. Each Day of Rest is intentionally structured yet deeply personal, allowing participants to engage in practices that best support their individual needs.

Participation is voluntary, confidential, and rooted in trust.

To learn how this experience has impacted others, we invite you to visit our Testimonials page.

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What to Expect

Each Day of Rest takes place in a retreat-style environment and follows a structured yet flexible schedule designed to support rest and reflection.

Sample Schedule

  • 8:45 – 9:00 AM: Arrival and Check-In

  • 9:00 – 10:30 AM: Morning Reflection Session

  • 10:30 – 12:00 PM: Guided Module or Personal Reflection

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch

  • 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Session

  • 2:30 – 3:00 PM: Closing Reflection and Departure

Reflection Modules

Participants may engage in a variety of prayerful and reflective modules; each module title below may be clicked to download a PDF with a complete description of the experience.

Each Day of Rest experience is thoughtfully tailored to the individual participant.

Spiritual Coordinator Support

Each participant is paired with a Spiritual Coordinator who assists in preparing a personalized Day of Rest experience. The Spiritual Coordinator helps guide module selection and encourages reflection following the Day of Rest.

Spiritual Coordinators are not CFCS employees. All conversations and reflections remain confidential between the participant and the coordinator.