Early Infant Loss / Miscarriage

Diocese of Fargo “Life Issues Series”

The flyer “Early Infant Loss, a time to grieve” (PDF document) is a helpful resource for parents, families and friends who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of child after birth. If you have immediate questions about the loss of a child, how to handle the remains of a loss, or what services can be offered for family members facing the loss of a child before birth, please contact your parish priest or the Respect Life Office at (701) 356-7910.  Suggested materials to support families suffering from an early infant loss:

• Healing Together
• Miscarriage, a book for parents
• Mourning a Miscarriage
• Suffering a Stillbirth or Newborn Death
• Above resources available from Elizabeth Ministry International or order directly from the Respect Life Office.  

Naming Ceremony

The Naming Ceremony (PDF) is a ritual act to help those who are mourning the loss of a child to express their sorrow and to find strength and consolation through the gift of faith in Christ and His resurrection to eternal life.

Mass for God’s Children

At different times throughout the year, Masses are celebrated to remember children who have died by miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss. Visit the Mass for God’s Children page to learn about upcoming dates. All are welcome to attend.

Finding Hope Ministries

Finding Hope Ministries offers support to families who are struggling with the loss of a child. Located in the Fargo area, they provide grief baskets, intercessory prayer and one-on-one support. For more information contact [email protected] or go to: www.facebook.com/findinghopem.

Miscarriage

Miscarriage Kits. The Fargo Diocese's Respect Life Office has miscarriage kits which include everything needed for an at-home delivery along with burial vessels. There are also grief booklets, prayer cards and other items available for those experiencing or grieving the loss of an unborn child. For more information. contact the Respect Life Office, 701-356-7910

Additional Resources:

The Miscarriage Hurts resource serves as a refuge for men, women, family members and friends who have been touched by miscarriage to begin healing.

Managing At Home Delivery by Red Bird Ministries helps to navigate having a miscarriage at home.

Available download (printable PDF):

Quick, Catholic Guide
to Miscarriage, Stillbirth
and Infant Loss.

This pamphlet is from Red Bird Ministries, who has many more resources for couples and families.