KEEP IN CONTACT / GIVE FEEDBACK / SIGNUP FOR EVENT REMINDERS
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.
CONTACT US TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN START A SUPPORT GROUP IN YOUR PARISH.
A Ministry for Catholic Special Needs Families
This ministry is to help Catholic families who have children with special needs thrive in their unique vocation. The ministry offers virtual monthly meetings, in person events for the entire family and guidance to resources for sacramental preparation and parish advocacy.
THERE WILL BE NO ACCEPTING THE GIFT VIRTUAL MEETING IN DECEMBER. MONTHLY MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN JANUARY.
Virtiual Meetings Via Zoom, the 2nd Sunday of each month at 6:00 pm. We begin with prayer, introductions and share our struggles, experience, strength, resources and hope with other parents who are walking this unique journey. The Zoom link ID is 5047237193 and no password needed.