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If persons with disabilities are to become equal in the Christian Community, injustices must be eliminated and ignorance and apathy replaced by sensitivity and acceptance.  The leaders and the general membership of the Church must educate themselves to appreciate fully the contribution persons with disabilities can make to the Church's spiritual life, for they live - more than the rest of us, perhaps - in the shadow of the cross.  And out of their experience they forge virtues such as courage, patience, perserverance, compassion, and sensitivity that should serve as an inspiration to all Christians."

Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops
on Persons with Disabilities

In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of our Church with special needs and their families, the Diocese of Baton Rouge has begun hosting Sensory-Friendly Masses. 

These Masses include lower lighting, softer music, and shorter, more literal homilies; most importantly, it provides fellowship with other parishioners on a similar journey.

We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise canceling headphone, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.   See calendar for locations, dates, and times.  

We were never meant to walk life's journey alone.  We invite you for a gathering of conversation in order to connect parents, families, caregivers and persons with exceptional/special needs in our church community.  Meetings are either sharing joys & sorrows or informational.   
 

• Our Lady of Mercy, Baton Rouge - St. Joseph Room of Parish Actvity Center.   See c alendar below for dates and times. 
• St. John the Evangelist, Praireville - St. Frances Room in the Activity Center.  See calendar for dates and times.

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