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Invite, Welcome, Include
“All baptized persons with disabilities have a right to
adequate catechesis” (NDC, 49)
BELONG
• “Do you feel welcome in your parish?”
• “Yes, but guests are welcomed. I want to be valued, to be a real part of the community— TO BELONG.”
INVITE--specifically
• Personally
• In announcements about registration
• Through signage for accessibility throughout the parish setting
WELCOME
• Establish relationship with the children’s and youth’s parents
• Get to know the child or youth as a person
• Build a partnership between the family, parish and the child’s school program
INCLUDE
• Individualize—there is no single strategy
• Be partners with the family for inclusion in all aspects of parish and diocesan life
• Provide specialized curriculum and disability specific formation for volunteers if needed
The next 2 slides are modified from:
Praise Presentation, Archdiocese of Newark, Pastoral Ministry with
Persons with Disabilities
In Home
Center-Area Parishes
Separate Programming
Separate Room but Same Time
Time Split b/w “M/S” & Separate Room
“Mainstream Group” with SupplementaryInstruction and Services
“Mainstream Group” with Consultation
“Mainstream Group”
Settings:
PRAISE Presentation, Archdiocese of Newark, Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
MODEL OPTIONS & SUPPORTS• Inclusion in ‘mainstream’ catechetical group
– Shadow– “Buddy”– Extra Assistants– Incorporate strategies for behavior and language support.
• Inclusion of a group of children with special needs– Foster connections with the OTHER children & total
program• Combination
– Shared prayer and/or some activity– Be flexible – use alternate activities if that makes sense– Where does one-on-one catechesis make sense?
• Prepare for the next environment• Connection with worship community
PRAISE Presentation, Archdiocese of Newark, Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
ASK….
• Does your child have any conditions, disorders, allergies, physical,
sensory, cognitive, or social/emotional disabilities of which we should
be aware so we can serve them properly?
When the answer is, “Yes”…Be in personal contact with the
parent(s) or guardian(s) and hold a meeting to gather pertinent
information. Design a plan…an Individualized Religious Education
Plan.
An Individualized Religious Education Program Form
• The eight-page form referred to here is from the Diocese of Orange, Department of Special Religious Education
• It can be used provided you credit the source.
• Find it at www.ncpd.org -- or
• Opening Doors, Chapter Three, Section A.6.b.(3.b)
I. Administrative Information
• Student Name, date of birth• Religious Education Goals of student & parents
or guardians• Parish Support Team Identification (family, DRE,
Consultant, Catechist, Aide)• Current interest in/Exposure to Religious
Experiences• Medical Information (Allergies, Seizures, Other
Relevant Needs/Information—cares for each)
1. Communication
• Receptive language skills--addresses deafness/hard of hearing; non-verbal—with accommodation options
• Expressive language skills—how does this student communicate with others, with suggested accommodation options
• Written communication—grade level; large print; Braille; audio tape
2. Physical Considerations
• Mobility Equipment
• Child/youth needs assistance ( in fine or gross motor activities; toileting; at the time of dismissal
3. Social Interaction
• Interacts well with peers, yes or no
• Accommodations or additional considerations with social interactions