Red Bird Ministries Community App
App + Community
You are welcome to join the first Catholic-focused grief support app and community haven for families of child loss to find solace and resources.
A safe, faith-rooted space for families grieving child loss. The app brings together families who understand, offering connection, comfort, and spiritual care through every season of grief.
Explore grief resources, video reflections, comfort calls, monthly webinars, quarterly retreats, and community prayer plans—all in one intuitive platform. Peer-based support includes spiritual direction, Dad Nights, prayer retreats, book studies, and much more.
The app also equips parish leaders and ministry advocates with tools to serve grieving families with compassion and clarity.
It’s not just an app—it’s a crisis hotline for the soul. It’s immediate grief support when people need comfort, connection, and hope.
Expert care and meaningful community—just $4.99/month or $29.99/year keeps it all within reach.
Subscription helps sustain the app’s professional grief care and community features. It is available for iOS and Android on the App Store and Google Play Stores.
What You’ll Find Inside
+ Community Connection: Join a community group to connect with other members around a shared journey of loss
+ Local Chapters: Join a local Red Bird Chapter community hosted by your diocese or parish, if available.
+ Curated Content: Mini-courses for bereaved parents, family & friends, and parochial leaders
+ Prayer & Reflection: Daily reflections, prayer resources, prayer intentions, and daily readings
+ Trusted Referrals: Referrals to find trusted Catholic counselors and spiritual directors.
A Support Lifeline
When grief feels overwhelming, the app provides immediate comfort, connection, and hope.
+ Access to the toolbox that includes a resource library of grief talks, book studies, and prayer plans.
+ Take part in one-on-one comfort calls and spiritual direction, offering families personalized support, prayerful guidance, and compassionate space to process their grief with someone who truly understands.
+ Monthly virtual retreats, webinars, workshops, and more facilitated by professionals.
Gift a subscription to a grieving family here.
What people are saying…
“When you are grieving your child's loss, it is easy to feel like no one understands.
The new Red Bird App ensures we never have to feel alone. It is a beautiful, easy-to-access grief support community for mothers and fathers. Prayer, posting, videos, webinars - Grief is so unpredictable, but the App will always be a safe place to go, day or night, to connect with others on this journey. I can't wait for other families to join our community!”
ELIZABETH
Have a gift card for the app? Follow the instructions below.
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Red Bird Ministries Gift Card Redemption Process
Follow these steps to activate your annual subscription with your gift card:
Step 1: Click Use Gift Card
Step 2: Create Your Account
Click “Create a New User Account.”
Create a user account using your email address and your preferred password.
Enter your details and select Create Your Account.
Step 3: Choose Subscription
Select the Annual Subscription option.
Click the red “Subscribe Now” button.
Step 4: Apply Your Gift Card
You will be directed to the checkout window.
Enter your gift card number in the add promotion code box.
Click Apply — your total will update to $0.00.
Step 5: Add your credit card information
Disclaimer: Credit card information is required to activate your subscription. Your card will not be charged until your annual renewal date, one year from today. You may cancel at any time before your subscription renews.
Step 6: Download the Mobile App
Scan the QR code below to download the Red Bird Ministries app on your mobile device.
Log in with the account credentials you just created.
Set up your profile.
You’re all set! Your annual subscription is active, and you now have full access to the Red Bird Ministries App + Community.
Find your flock and join a community group.
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Mothers of Loss
A safe place to meet moms of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood.
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Fathers of Loss
A safe place to meet dads of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood.
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Family & Friends
A community to accompany you as you support a parent of a loss you love.
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Red Bird Chapters
If your diocese has a Red Bird Ministries Chapter/Flock, join your chapter group.
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Advocates & Leaders
A community for chapter advocates and leaders to share knowledge
Take a tour of the Red Bird Ministries App!
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