National Catholic Partnership on Disability

NCPD Webinar: March 12, 2008:

Catechesis with Children and Youth Having Disability: Part I

Description

This interactive web seminar is Part I of a two-part series created to support catechetical ministry with children and youth having disability, and their families.  It is meant to pass on the vision of the Church regarding catechesis and initiation of those with disability into the full life of the community.  It addresses issues of welcoming, as well as presenting an understanding of our perspective on people with disability from Scripture and the documents of our Church.  Finally, this webinar begins the topic of applying that vision in practical ways, by discussing ways to welcome children and youth with disabilities and their families into your parish catechetical program, and walks webinar participants through the process of creating an Individualized Religious Education Plan.  Part II, was held on May 6, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, will present disability specific strategies for actual catechetical sessions.  It will primarily focus on meeting the needs of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders and those who have deafness or are hard of hearing.

Target Audience

The target audience is Roman Catholic priests; deacons; diocesan and parish directors of catechetical ministry, parish advocates, youth ministers, family members and catechetical personnel.  People in each of these ministries find themselves needing to reach out with care and assistance to those who experience disability and their families at some time in the course of their work.  These groups want to be as welcoming and loving as Christ, but are often unsure of how to proceed on their own.  The good news is that friends, family and ministry personnel can be key to the inclusion and catechizing of children and youth with disability.  What these informal support persons bring to the individual and his or her family can be invaluable to them…as critical as the support of the educational and medical professionals that fill their lives.

Presenters

Lee Nagel, Executive Director of NCCL will be moderator of the Webinar.  Our presenters are:  David Amico and Dr. Nancy Thompson.  David is Director of the Office of Ministry Formation for the Diocese of Albany, NY and he also serves as contact person for disability ministry.   Nancy is a parent of an adult son with multiple disabilities and has served as catechist and catechetical leader for those with disability at the parish and diocesan levels.  Dr. Thompson is currently the Director of Programs and Diocesan Relations for NCPD.   Mr. Amico, Mr. Nagel and Dr. Thompson all share an intense passion for and commitment to catechesis for all.

NCPD Webinar: May 6, 2008

Catechesis with Children/Youth with Disabilities - Part II: Applying the Vision

Description

This webinar explores practical strategies for catechists who teach children with Intellectual, Developmental and Sensory Disabilities. Presenter, Anne Masters, discusses methods to be used with children with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual or developmental disabilities. Sr. Kathleen Schipani presents effective methods for teaching children with hearing loss, deafness and other Sensory Disabilities. Strategic planning, gathering resources and utilizing what is available on a local and national level will be examined. It includes two PowerPoint presentations and twenty-minutes for Q & A.
 

Target Audience

Catechists, parish and diocesan catechetical leaders and pastoral personnel, organizational and ecumenical partners. Real-time captioning is provided.

Presenters

Anne Masters, MA, Dir. Of Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, Archdiocese of Newark, and Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM, Administrator, Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities, Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Moderator: Lee Nagel, Executive Director, National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL).

NCPD Webinar: August 13, 2008

The Bishops Pastoral Statement on People with Disabilities at 30:
Bright Past, Bold Future

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and other Webinar Resources.)

Description: 

This webinar will explore the strides that have been made since this landmark statement was proclaimed thirty years ago. It will look at what principles and practices have brought about the most effective transitions and growth in our Church and society related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Learn what has worked and what hasn’t from presenters with a rich history and perspective in this ministry. This webinar will also keep you apprised on what are the current trends in legislative actions and where we as a Church are seeking to have an impact. Learn practical actions to take to help raise awareness about persons with disabilities in your diocese, parish and community in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of the Bishops’ statement that is occurring this Fall.

Target Audience:

Directors of disability ministry, parish advocates, catechists, parish and diocesan catechetical leaders, pastoral personnel, pro-life, organizational and ecumenical partners.  Real-time captioning is provided.

Presenters:

Peg Kolm, Director of the Office for Ministry to Persons with Disabilities, Archdiocese of Washington D.C. and Janice Benton, Executive Director of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability  Moderator: Tom Grenchik, Executive Director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). 

This webinar is being brought to you by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability in collaboration with The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities and the Archdiocese of Washington DC Office for Ministry to Persons with Disabilities, in consultation with the National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry (NAfIM) and the National Catholic Office for the Deaf (NCOD).

NCPD Webinar: October 6, 2008

Come to the Table:
Nurturing the Sacramental Life
of People with Mental Illness

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and other Webinar Resources.)

Description

This webinar viewed through the eyes of those experienced in ministering with Catholics with mental illnesses, what it is like for one of their brothers and sisters in Christ to come to the parish for spiritual, social and sacramental access; as well as what it is like to provide ministry and supports to them and their families.  The topics of inclusion in faith formation and R.C.I.A. were also covered. 

Target Audience

Directors of disability ministry, parish advocates, catechists and teachers, liturgists, parish and diocesan catechetical leaders, pastoral personnel, pro-life, family life, chaplains, clergy, seminarians, consumers and family members, organizational and ecumenical partners. 

Audio

Audio is streamed.  Real-time captioning provided. 

Presenters

Connie Rakitan, Co-chair and co-founder (with Deacon Tom Lambert) of the Archdiocese of Chicago Commission on Mental Illness and Faith and Fellowship; and Fr. Bob Malloy, Chaplain and staff at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit, MI.  Moderator: Deacon Tom Lambert, Co-chair and co-founder (with Connie Rakitan) of the Archdiocese of Chicago Commission on Mental Illness and Faith and Fellowship.  Connie, Fr. Bob and Tom are all members of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability Mental Illness Council and have been recognized nationally for their work in the field.

This webinar was brought to you by the NCPD Council on Mental Illness:
The Mission of the NCPD Council on Mental Illness:  "Following Jesus who embraced all, we assist the Catholic Community in reaching out to and accompanying our brothers and sisters with mental illness(es) and their families, assuring their rightful place in the Church and society." 

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Past Webinars
Date of Webinar	Title of Webinar
October 18, 2011	How can we help?  Parish Support for Veterans and Their Families
September 20, 2011	Threats to the Lives of People with Disability, Part II: Physician Assisted Suicide
September 13, 2011	Symbolic Catechesis and Other Tools in Catechetical Ministry  for People with Disabilities
June 10, 2010	Mental Illness in Youth and Young Adults
February 16, 2010	Access in Catholic Education, Part II: High Schools
October 20, 2009	Access to Tools in Addressing Suicide: Pastoral Supports and Prevention Strategies
October 13, 2009	Access in Catholic Education, Part I: Elementary Schools
July 15, 2009	Access in Liturgy: Making Liturgical Ministries More Accessible to People with Disabilities
March 10, 2009	Access to Liturgical Spaces: Welcoming ALL to this Place
October 6, 2008:	Come to the Table: Nurturing the Sacramental Life of People with Mental Illnesses
August 13, 2008:	The Bishop's Pastoral Statement of People with Disabilities at 30: Bright Past, Bold Future
May 6, 2008:	Catechesis with Children and Youth having Disability/ Part II
March 12, 2008:	Catechesis with Children and Youth having Disability/ Part I
October 10, 2007	Supporting People with Mental Illness in your Parish

Webinars