“All baptized persons with disabilities have a right to adequate catechesis and deserve the means to develop a relationship with God.”
--National Directory for Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Sacramental Preparation
St. John the Evangelist offers Adaptive Material for Individuals with Special Needs or Autism for the Sacraments of First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation, found here. If you are interested in seeing samples of the material, please contact Ann Whyle (Reconciliation or Eucharist) or Joe Neidhard (Confirmation). |
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Parish School of Religion (Grades 1-8)
Our 1-6 grade using a textbook series called Finding God, which includes an Adaptive Program so that children with special needs can participate in a classroom setting on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings during the school year, or in a home study setting. 7-8th grade material is available for those that wish to participate in a home study setting.
For more information and to see materials and discuss what options would be best for your family please contact Ann Whyle in the Parish Office.
Our 1-6 grade using a textbook series called Finding God, which includes an Adaptive Program so that children with special needs can participate in a classroom setting on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings during the school year, or in a home study setting. 7-8th grade material is available for those that wish to participate in a home study setting.
For more information and to see materials and discuss what options would be best for your family please contact Ann Whyle in the Parish Office.
Additional Resources
National Catholic Partnership on Disability
This website provides with lots of resources and information. Click on Ministers/Programs Tab to access Ministry Related Resources for individuals with specific special needs.
Special Needs Religious Education
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati provides some helpful links and resources for families with special needs.
Marriage and A Special Need Child
This article gives some helpful tips for parents to support their marriage as they work together in raising their child with special needs.
This website provides with lots of resources and information. Click on Ministers/Programs Tab to access Ministry Related Resources for individuals with specific special needs.
Special Needs Religious Education
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati provides some helpful links and resources for families with special needs.
Marriage and A Special Need Child
This article gives some helpful tips for parents to support their marriage as they work together in raising their child with special needs.