Mental Illness

Man with a burdened look gazing straight forward

 

In this section is content related to Mental Illness. It includes a theological framework, catechetical resources, a listing of other resources, events,  links and foundational documents and concepts in disability ministry.

 See below for more resources.

 

 Welcomed and Valued: Mental Illness Resource Manual and DVD

The Resource Manual features 90+ pages of information, perspectives and tools to assist in the ministry with people with mental illness. Click here to download.

 

 

 

The DVD features in depth looks at people with mental illness and how they participate in parish life.
(27 minute open captioned DVD)
Discussion guide included. Click here for purchase information.

 

 

Welcomed and Valued:  Mental Illness Resource Manual      PDF
 Welcomed and Valued DVD Discussion Starters    Word  PDF
 Psychiatric Advance Directive  Link    
Welcome and Appreciate Web Page Word PDF
Short Bulletin Articles Web Page Word PDF
Six Week Bulletin Series Web Page Word PDF
Prayer and Prayer Services Web Page Word PDF
Sample Mass Petitions Web Page Word PDF
Homily Prep Web Page Word PDF
Mental Illness and Reconciliation Web Page Word PDF
Peer Support Web Page Word PDF
Suicide Web Page Word PDF
St. Dymphna Web Page Word PDF

 

Mental Illness Council

      
Theological Framework Web Page Word PDF
NCPD Board Resolution Web Page    
Council Members Web Page    

 

Links

      
Mental Health Ministries  Link    
NAMI Faithnet  Link    
Pathways to Promise  Link    

 

 

Catechetical Resources
Access and Inclusion Models   Word  PDF
Sacramental Guidelines (USCCB - 1995)
 Link Word PDF
Continuum of Models for Religious Education   Word PDF
Individual Religious Education Plan   Word PDF

Ministry Tools
Papal Message on World Day of the Sick Link    
Pastoral Statement (USCCB - 1978)
 Link    
Pastoral Statement - Large Print   Word PDF
Welcome and Justice (USCCB -1998)
 Link    
Opening Doors to Welcome and Justice/ Parish Guide Link    
Quotes from Documents   Word PDF
Evolving Definition of Disability
 Web page    
Bibliography   Word PDF
National Directory for Catechesis Link    

Foundational Documents for Disability Ministry

 

 

 

Mental Illness-Specific Resources