Ministries for People with Special Needs and Their Families
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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
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rwaguespackdiobr.orgDirector | Office of Life, Peace & Justice
Deacon Assistant |
St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany
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"All Are Welcome" Support Group
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. This group meets every other week at St. John the Evangelist - St. Frances Room in the Activity Center. Meetings are either sharing joys & sorrows or informational. See calendar for dates and times.
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Sensory Masses
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. -
Religious Education and Sacrimental Preperation
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Photo Albums
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Friday, June 16, 6:30 PM
You were never meant to walk life's journey alone. Meetings are held in the St. Francis Room of the Activity Center at St. John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchRead More -
Wednesday, June 21, 6:00 PM
A new ministry at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church to connect and support individuals with exceptional / special needs and their families.Read More
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