We believe that all children are created in the image of God, and therefore can know and love God and live as members of a community of faith. Our goal is to include and provide catechesis for every child in the parish. We are guided by the words of St. Paul, speaking of the Church as the Body of Christ:
"It is precisely the parts of the body which seem to be weakest which are indispensable, and those parts of the body which we think less honorable we invest with greater honor. ... God has so composed the body, giving the greater dignity to the weaker part, so that there may be no discord in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is given special honor, all rejoice together." (1 Corinthians 12:22-23a, 24-26)
Parents are therefore invited to bring their children with special needs to participate in the Faith Development program. We will do our best to assess the gifts and needs of each child, and we will work with parents, siblings, catechists and other children to enable your children to participate to the greatest extent possible. In particular, we will make every effort to enable all children to prepare for and celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Faith Formation Individualized Education Form Word PDF
Catechetical Resources for Children and Youth with Disability - a Partial Bibliography