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Inclusion Awareness Day Celebration:
2nd weekend of October 2010 |
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“I gladly join with the Open Hearts, Open Minds initiative sponsored by Pathways Awareness and designate the second weekend in October, 2010, for the celebration of Inclusion Awareness Day.”
Most Reverend William Murphy, Bishop of Rockville Centre, New York
Download Inclusion Day Workbook
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Faith and Light Ministry
for people with developmental delays. |
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Faith and Light Ministry: International inter-faith organization for people with developmental delays, their families and friends. These faith sharing communities are based on the spirituality of Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche. Call Infant Jesus Rectory 631-473-0165 or Ann Dellow 631-473-2181 for information. Marcia Gaudet is forming a new group which will be meeting on the fourth Friday of July and August at Holy Cross Parish in Nesconset. For information call her at 631-439-9724. New members are always welcome to join both groups. |
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| Sacraments for Every Child |
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The article, Sacraments for Every Child appeared in America Magazine and addresses the issue of how parishes can better welcome children with disabilities to faith formation and worship. Written by Peter J. Smith, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Chicago in Illinois, the article features a photograph taken in St. Frances de Chantal Church, Wantagh. Article |
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| Asperger’s Syndrome – A Stop on the Autism Continuum |
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In case you missed the full hour that Speaking of Faith dedicated to autism, here’s a four-minute animation from Storycorps with a touching conversation between 12-year-old Joshua Littman and his mother, Sarah. Joshua has Asperger’s Syndrome, which is related to autism. His mother describes it as “born without social genes.” You can get a sense of Joshua’s unique perspective and perceptiveness by the questions he asks his mother including this weighty one, “Did I turn out to be the son you wanted when I was born? Did I meet your expectations…” Click here to watch.
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| NCPD Announces “A Life Like Yours” |
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“A Life Like Yours” is a video that shares the story of Maddie, who reminds us of the dignity and joy that can be found in every human life. This video was produced in collaboration with NCPD by the Office of Special Needs and the Life Issues Department of the Archdiocese of Washington. Click here (http://www.ncpd.org/node/1106) to watch the video. |
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| Bringing Children with Autism to God |
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This workshop is for catechetical leaders, catechists, and parents who want to better understand the behaviors of children with autism in order to better include them in faith formation. Saturday, August 7, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s, Babylon. Cost: $20. Reservations are required. More Info |
Diocesan Liturgy Celebrating the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs
May 16, 2010
St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh
First Holy Communion Celebration
May 2010
St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh
Celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month
March 13, 2010
St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh
HEC (Handicapped Encounter Christ)
Christmas Party
December 5, 2009
St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn
Liturgy and Lunch
October 3, 2009
St. Thomas More, Hauppauge
Dinner and Dance
June 12, 2009
St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh
Supper and Song
May 29, 2009
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Islip
Sing a Joyful Song to the Lord! Alleluia!
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