I Believe in Life After Death

Stéphanie was baptized in 2021. She looks back on a journey of faith which took place in an unusual context, the death of a friend from cancer. For a long time, Stépanie didn't believe in life after death.
Contents: Bereavement breaks/weeks, testimonials from the bereaved, pastoral resources (“What to do when a loved one dies?”, cremation, funerals). (Includes pages such as “Funérailles mode d’emploi” and “Que pense l’Église de la crémation?)

Stéphanie was baptized in 2021. She looks back on a journey of faith which took place in an unusual context, the death of a friend from cancer. For a long time, Stépanie didn't believe in life after death.

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