"Christ calls the Church to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional needs of all her people as they journey towards maturity in the faith. Catechetical and academic instruction are essential components of that journey. Catholics with disabilities are equally entitled with all the faithful to such instruction appropriate to their needs."
The death of any loved one is a traumatic and complicated experience. There is a unique impact however of losing a child. Red Bird Ministries mission is to serve those who are suffering from loss.
The Mission
April 2026
The full report and infographics highlighting a few key facts are available as a PDF at the bottom of this page. You are welcome to use the infographics. This summary is also available in Spanish.
This USCCB pastoral statement (1978) uses language to describe disability that is now outdated. Read the NCPD document, “Speaking of Disability: Pastoral Guidelines on Language” for information about appropriate language.
November 16, 1978