Inclusion in Catholic Schools: A Report from the Field
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.
For the Prevention of Suicide: The Pope Video
For the prevention of suicide – The Pope Video – November 2025 In The Pope Video for November, the Holy Father asks us to pray for those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. He remincs us that all of us are vulnerable and that Christian communities must be welcoming, open to listening, and full of hope.
FAQs about Sacraments and Disability
For more information, see the USCCB Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities – Revised 2017 editionResources for Rare Disease Day (Feb 28 or 29 each year)
About Rare Disease Day
Braille/Large Print Scripture Resources
Xavier Society for the Blind provides the following scripture resources:
How should I Start a Parish Disability Ministry?
The best general advice is: Just do it. Start by identifying a few barriers and working to remove those barriers and build from there. See this handy list below for beginning a parish disability ministry. 1. Research and Education:
Hope: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Prevent Youth Suicide
The guide provides accessible, practical, and well-researched information on suicide prevention, specifically geared for those of us who work with youth. It helps faith leaders learn how to identify
Parish Ministry Components
Not every parish has a disability ministry. Even for those that do, the disability ministries will not look entirely the same. These is no “one size fits all” ministry that can be applied to every parish. That being said, NCPD does recommend the following components as part of disability ministry in general.
Waiting for Eli
This book is about a Lafayette, La., couple and their infant son Eli who was born with a birth defect called spina bifida. It is an inspiring story of faith, hope and the power of prayer. The book takes us on an emotional roller coaster ride, starting with the day the author first learns of his son’s medical condition. This moving story has a strong pro-life, pro-love message, and is made even more compelling by the author’s descriptions of little miracles along the way.
12 Adapted Faith Formation Lessons
These 12 faith formation lessons were produced by the NCPD Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. There is one per month, themed to match the Liturgical year. Enjoy!
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.- ‹ previous
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