The mission of Inclusion Ministry is to serve and work collaboratively with our parishes and schools to promote the inclusion and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in the life of our Catholic faith community.
​The Adaptive Teacher: Faith-Based Strategies to Reach and Teach Learners with Disabilities will teach you how to maximize the effectiveness of your lessons with concrete strategies you can implement in your classroom tomorrow that will benefit all learners. This guide for teachers and catechists addresses crucial topics that will enrich the scope and reach of your teaching.
​This handbook reflects on the needs of individuals with a wide range of disabilities and calls on catechists and religious education programs to consider special needs students for their mainstream and specialized programs.
​The handy pocket guide will give you the basic information you need to do adaptive ministry in your Catholic parish. Call by Baptism. Called to the Sacraments. Called to be Saints.
All children deserve an opportunity to discover our faith and build a relationship with God. This can be challenging for children with special needs. Loyola Press is committed to giving voice to those who need help and giving life to products that make a difference. We support families by making faith formation available to children with autism and other special challenges. Learn more about these award-winning resources and programs for faith formation and sacramental preparation serving children with special needs in grades 1-8.
​Deacon Larry Sutton knows firsthand how important and rewarding catechizing children with developmental disabilities can be. In How to Welcome, Include, and Catechize Children with Autism and Other Special Needs, he provides bishops, pastors, DREs, and other diocesan and parish leaders with a guide for creating a program that addresses the needs of children with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities and welcomes them into the life of the parish.
Archdiocese of Seattle Resources-Open Doors Find a list of local and national resources pertaining to faith formation, sacraments, accessibility, schools, fellowship and more
Shepherd’s Flock: One Parish’s Experience with Adaptive Catechesis This program’s hallmark is respecting the students’ dignity, ensuring students understand that they are like each of us: uniquely formed and loved by God. One of the keys to Shepherd’s Flock’s success is that we meet the children where they are.
Why Some Kid's Just Can't Sit Still - And Shouldn't
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Catholics with Autism: Efforts of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability These resources are provided for parish observation of Autism Awareness Month (each April) and to provide additional support for parish and diocesan ministries.
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National Catholic Partnership on Disability - Rooted in Gospel values that affirm the dignity of every person, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) works collaboratively to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the life of the Church and society.

Catechetical Resources from the NCPD - All persons with disabilities or special needs should be welcomed in the Church. Every person, however limited, is capable of growth in holiness. Find a list of resources to support the catechetical and faith formation of people with disabilities so they can live up to this call.
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Key Ministry - Promotes meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with disabilities for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ. Resource for both families and parishes that include books, blogs, training videos and more . A variety of resources relating to mental health are also available.
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