ST. CHARLES, WONDER LAKE—St. John Neumann Parish in St. Charles and Christ the King Parish in Wonder Lake will hold classes on mental health, starting in September. 

 

-- St. John Neumann Parish, 2900 E. Main St., will offer an eight-week series called “The Sanctuary Course for Catholics.” Meeting will be weekly on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m., from Sept. 22 through Nov. 10.

 

The course is designed to raise awareness and start conversations in parishes regarding mental health.

 

The sessions feature videos on a variety of topics with insights of archbishops, theologians and psychologists. Small group discussions will follow the videos. There is no homework, and all are welcome. To register, visit https://www.sjnstcharles.org/the-sanctuary-course/

 

-- Christ the King Parish, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Rd., will hold a mental health seminar Sept. 18, 1-5 p.m.

 

The class, called “Mental Health 101 for Catholics,” will feature Dr. Christina Fleming as the guest speaker.

 

Childcare will be provided. To register, email Megan Pontarelli at mpontarelli@rockforddiocese.org.