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Monday  7:00 pm (Spanish)

• Catechesis for People with Disabilities

The National Directory for Catechesis states that: “Persons with disabilities…are integral members of the Christian community.

All persons with disabilities have the capacity to proclaim the Gospel and to be living witnesses to its truth within the community of faith and offer valuable gifts. Their involvement enriches every aspect of Church life.

They [persons with disabilities] are not just the recipients of catechesis—they are also its agents.

All persons with disabilities or special needs should be welcomed in the Church. Every person, however limited, is capable of growth in holiness.

Some persons with disabilities live in isolating conditions that make it difficult for them to participate in catechetical experiences. “Since provision of access to religious functions is a pastoral duty,” parishes should make that much more effort to include those who may feel excluded.

The Church’s pastoral response in such situations is to learn about the disability, offer support to the family, and welcome the child.” (NDC USCCB, Par. 49)

Listed below are resources to support the catechetical and faith formation of people with disabilities so they can live up to this call.

 

Nancy Hampton
Director of Faith Formation.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rowlett, TX
Phone (972) 475-4405 x 18  Fax (972) 475-6658
Email:nhampton@sacredheartrowlett.org

Disabilities and Deaf Ministries

Ministry to Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers and to the Deaf 

The mission for the Ministry to Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers to the Deaf is to provide a spiritual and physical environment in every parish within the diocese, to allow those person with disabilities and caregivers to participate as fully as possible in the life of the church.

Also see:

  Disabilities Ministry board on Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/dallascath

• History of Disabilities and Deaf Ministries
• Parish Ministries for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers
• Resources for Developmentally Disabled Individuals

 FAMILIES OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, WE HAVE A SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY HERE AT SACRED HEART.  WE MEET ONCE A MONTH DURING THE FALL AND SPRING.  IF INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT THIS MINISTRY, PLEASE CONTACT NANCY HAMPTON IN THE FF OFFICE..

Masses for Persons with Disabilities

A Mass for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers is given approximately every six months. The date and location of the Mass will be announced in parish bulletins prior to the Mass.(Diocese of Dallas)

 

Days of Retreat

A Day of Retreat or Day of Recollection is given in the Diocese every six months. The location, retreat director and theme of the retreat is selected and announced prior to the event.

Medical Equiment Program

The Diocese of Dallas Disabilities Ministry has specialized medical equipment available for use by parishioners who are in need. If you wish to donate medical equipment or are in need of medical equipment please call the Diocese of Dallas Medical Equipment Program at 214-379-3175.

• NEW! Catholic Diocese of Dallas Mobility Assistive Devices Program Flyer (PDF)

 Catechetical Program in Sign Language

The Department of Catechetical Servcices and the Disabilities Ministry sponsor a sacramental preparation program in sign language. One program is held at 10:00 a.m., on Sundays (September through May) at St. Thomas Aquinas Upper School for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation Preparation. Another program is held at 5:00 p.m., on Sundays (September through May) at St. Thomas Aquinas Lower School for Confirmation Preparation. Please call Melissa Waldon at 214-379-2895 for more information or to register your child.

General Services:

• Emotional and Moral Support
• Inclusion in Liturgical Functions
• Inclusion in Parish Organizations
• Social and Recreational Activities both for Caregivers and Persons with Disabilities
• Resource information for persons with mental illness

Disability and Deaf Ministries Contacts:

 disabilitiesanddeaf@cathdal.org

May is Mental Health Month

Mark your Calendar NOW for Mental Health Month!!

Did you know that one out of every four families experiences mental illness? When your parish gathers, nearly everyone there will know someone who has a mental illness of varying severity and length. Because of the stigma attached to it, few will come forward, but it is there.

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