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Experiencing Belonging in a Welcoming Congregation: A Personal Journey living with Cerebral Palsy
"Each person entering into a relationship, whether faith-based or secular, brings with them both strengths as well as their own vulnerabilities. An individual must be welcomed into a community on equal footing with all other members of that particular community for there to be true belonging and recognition of the humanity of the person." - Martin Benton
#TheChurchIsOurHome Vatican Video Series
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has published a video series #TheChurchIsOurHome, on persons with disabilities and the Synod.
A Life Like Yours: Maddie's Story
This video was produced in collaboration with NCPD by the Archdiocese of Washington's Department of Life Issues and the Department of Special Needs Ministries. It premiered at the annual Youth Rally for Life in Washington, DC on January 22, 2010. We commend Peg Kolm, the video's producer, who was the Archdiocesan Coordinator of the Office of Ministry with Persons with Disabilities.
Family Life Isn’t Perfect—It’s Faithful
In honor of NCPD's 44 years of service, every gift during Lent will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $4,400—doubling your impact. Make your Lenten sacrifice go further by supporting persons with disabilities and their families at NCPD.org/support.I Swallowed the Moon
To explain my brother and my love for him is like trying to lasso the sun — or the moon. If only love could be made visible, then the world might see me like Mary Hatch when George describes her swallowing the moon; this love for my brother is shooting out my fingers and toes and the ends of my hair, illuminating every part of my life.
Being Honest with Ourselves as Caregivers
Caring for others, whether we are formal or informal caregivers, can be challenging and difficult. Although there are many moments of joy, and many gifts to be received, there are also many trials and tribulations to be endured. Currently, we have seen these caregiving challenges augmented greatly while living through a worldwide pandemic.
Father Mark Nolette, A Priest with Autism
While searching the web looking for resources of our Catholic faith for persons with disabilities, I came across the blog of Father Mark Nolette.- ‹ previous
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