Clergy

Clergy members can have a tremendous impact on ensuring that all persons are able to experience a sense of belonging in a parish. A few steps you can take to increase your knowledge about the intersection of Catholicism and disability, especially as it relates to your role, include:

• Read the U.S. Bishop's Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities. 
• Take a look at this page for sample homilies on mental illness and wellness. 
• Take one or more NCPD course(s). Clergy, including seminarians, are eligible for a steep discount on courses, many of which are only $25 before the discount. Email ncpd@ncpd.org for the code. Though all courses are beneficial, NCPD especially recommends these courses for clergy:
  • Mass for All
  • Sacraments for All
  • Sensory Friendly Masses
  • Sensory Friendly Mass - Advanced
  • Responding to Suicide (FREE)
• Look at the resources below for resources especially relevant to you and explore the rest of the website for more information about a wide range of disability-related topics.