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Families with Special Needs

“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
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 Mary Montour
 (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 Mary Montour 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.
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St. Gabriel | St. John | St. Michael
9080 CINCINNATI-DAYTON RD 
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069-3129 
PARISH OFFICE: (513) 777-6433
  • Home
  • About
    • Bulletin
    • Forms >
      • Employment Application
      • Parish Registration Form
      • Parishioner Info Update Form
      • Space Request Form
      • Stewardship Form
      • Stewardship of Treasure Form
    • Mass Times
    • Online Streaming
    • Staff Directory
    • St. John History
  • Faith Life
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Bible Studies
    • Parish School of Religion >
      • PSR Calendar
      • Child Protection Information
      • Early Childhood
      • Families with Special Needs
      • Home Study
      • PSR Classes
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Liturgy & Music
    • Prayer
    • Sacraments >
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism
      • Confirmation
      • First Eucharist
      • First Reconciliation
      • Marriage
    • Youth Ministry >
      • HSYM Permission Form
      • JHYM Permission Form
      • Campton Mission
  • Parish Life
    • Events
    • Family Festival
    • Boy Scouts
    • Girl Scouts
    • Justice and Peace
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Mind Body Spirit
    • Pastoral Advisory Board (PAB)
    • Spirited Seniors
  • Pastoral Care & Outreach
    • Pastoral Care
    • Outreach
  • Finances
    • Online Giving
    • Parish Wish List