Prayers of the Faithful - Suicide Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. We pray that families and friends experiencing the loss of a loved one by suicide may find healing and comfort, we pray to the Lord. September is Suicide Prevention Month. We pray that those living with a mental illness, depression and suicidal thoughts may find the help and support that they need, we pray to the Lord.
Book - Responding to Suicide: A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders
Many pastoral leaders feel ill-equipped to respond to the turmoil of those who face the death by suicide of a loved one. Responding to Suicide is the first book written for Catholic leaders that takes a holistic approach to understanding suicide and ministering effectively in its aftermath.
September: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month
Bulletin Announcements and Prayers Bulletin Insert:
Sensory-Friendly Masses
NCPD Online Training - Sensory Friendly Mass
Webinar: Sister Hope, Tech-based Emotional Support
This webinar is sponsored by the NCPD Council on Mental Illness. Sign up for the NCPD E-news to learn about upcoming webinars. To ensure that more resources like this can be offered for FREE, please consider supporting NCPD.
Autism Appreciation Month
Bulletin Insert: In April, we recognize the gifts of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and show how our faith leads us to create communities where all are welcome. “Respect for persons with disabilities and including them equally in the life of the Church is crucial for our understanding of the human person.”
Supporting Returning War Veterans
“The road home from war is longer, steeper and often more challenging than the road to war for most soldiers and their families. …Yellow ribbons are nice and much appreciated. Love, support and a ‘cup of cold water’, however, is the incarnational gift of Christ, through His Church, to the combat veteran and family.” These words were written by Major John Morris who served as a military chaplain in Iraq and started the program, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. John believes churches can be a helpful partner in the readjustment process. Here are some ways to support the veterans and their families in your parish.
The Adaptive Teacher
By John E. Barone and Charleen Katra Loyola Press, August 2019
LAMB: Inclusive Participation Assessment Tool
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