Resources & Toolkits
Awakening Spiritual Dimensions: Prayer Services with Persons with Severe Disabilities
McGuire Memorial Awakening Spiritual Dimensions: Prayer Services with Persons with Severe Disabilities presents a program whereby persons with severe mental and physical disabilities and their caregivers are given the tools and the opportunity to awaken the Spirit of God within them.
Policy for Working with Sign Language Interpreters in Catholic Religious Settings
"This policy statement was developed in consultation with deaf persons. It reflects the expertise and extensive experience of pastoral workers and of interpreters who work in religious settings." - National Catholic Office for the Deaf
Principles for Understanding Deaf Ministry and Guidelines for Hiring Pastoral Ministers for the Deaf Community
"The Church in the United States in enriched by its deaf and hard of hearing brothers and sisters. 'The men and women of our own day –often perhaps unconsciously–ask believers not only to speak of Christ, but in a certain sense to show Him to them.' That is the human heart’s deepest longing. That is the yearning of the deaf and hard of hearing people in America. That is the impetus and goal of the Church’s ministry with the deaf and hard of hearing. 'Together we are the Church' (CCC)."
Religious Signs for Families ASL App
The Religious Signs for Families app is a delightful and engaging way to learn ASL using religious words that are not often found in other ASL apps. The goal of the app is to help families with young Deaf children and Deaf couples with young children to foster prayer in the home. - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Deaf Apostolate
Strengthened in Faith Confirmation DVD Set
Inspire and engage parishioners preparing for Confirmation with this comprehensive study program from the National Catholic Office for the Deaf and Our Sunday Visitor. The 12 video lessons in this 3-DVD set bring the Sacrament of Confirmation to life, as Mary, St. Peter, and the saints walk the Confirmands through the Sacrament and show them how to put their faith into action.
Sacrament of Reconciliation DVD
Sacrament of Reconciliation, a program consisting of a DVD with lesson plans to assist in preparing individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, was produced by the National Catholic Office for the Deaf. The program was specifically created for students who are preparing for their initial reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Inclusive Registration Forms - Cincinnati
To be used with students with disabilities to record method of communication, medical information, skills, specific concerns.Inclusive Registration Forms - Orange
Sample questions to be included in the registration form for all students in the religious education programs Permission to photograph
Classroom Team Interview
Records the outcome of the interview following the classroom observation in order to provide positive support for classroom volunteers and additional tips and training, if needed.
Planning Meeting
Used to evaluate the year and provide information for the next catechist as to the strengths of the student and teaching methods that have been helpful.
Access and Inclusion Models for Parish Religious Education Programs
Access and inclusion models for parish religious education programs. Produced by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.