INCLUSIVE MINISTRIES

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ALL ACCESS: INCLUSIVE MINISTRIES

"He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near, for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father." Ephesians 2: 17-18

Christian Formation

Children and adults with disabilities are welcomed into Christian Formation and Sacrament Preparation at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church! Various models of formation are considered including full inclusion, partial inclusion, self-contained or family centered. 

SPRED
The goal of SPRED is to prepare persons with intellectual disabilities to fully belong in the liturgical life of the parish. Catechists welcome their friends with disabilities into a small faith community. Within the community, the friends are invited to experience an activity of their choice like clay, painting or other centering activity to prepare their hearts to develop a sense of the sacred.  The word of God is shared, reflection on life experiences with the use of symbols and a simple meal is enjoyed with their sponsor or helper catechist. 

INCLUSIVE MINISTRIES Gatherings
Families gather together throughout the year for social activities. In the past, we have enjoyed potluck dinners, an ice cream social and a Christmas gathering with carols and a visit from Santa! Check the parish bulletin for details throughout the year.  

BREATHE 
What is BREATHE?
BREATHE Special Needs Respite is a new ministry at OLMC seeking to provide a fun,safe, evening out for kids with spacial needs! Parents will register their children in advance then, drop them off for a night of fun provided by the BREATHE volunteers! This gives parents a chance to BREATHE by having a night out! 

Volunteers are needed to serve as Buddies, Greeters, Pizza Servers, Games and Activity Leaders and Medical Professionals. BREATHE will happen once a month on a Friday evening! 

Call Christa Blomstrom at 595-0385 ext 119 to register your child or to volunteer. 

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Parish Advocate News on Disabilities

Mission Statement:The Parish Advocate Network was established by the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities of the Diocese of Richmond and advocates for the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the full life of the Church.

LINKS

Diocese of Richmond

Accessibility and Accommodations

National Catholic Partnership on Disability

National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry 

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

National Catholic Office for the Deaf

Xavier Society for the Blind

Catholic Celiac Society 


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