Inclusion
NLC ARTICLES
This article explores how faith communities can reflect Christ’s inclusive love by actively welcoming and involving people with disabilities and other marginalised groups in the life and liturgy of the Church.
official documents
Australian Catholic Bishops
These guidelines explore the many ways in which parents, friends, parish and school can work together to ensure that people with disability have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the sacraments, and then grow more deeply in their knowledge and love of Jesus.
DIOCESAN RESOURCES
Wollongong
This downloadable resource contains the diocesan policy and pastoral guidelines for Sacraments for persons with a disability in the Diocese of Wollongong. It follows from the principles developed which provide guidance for those who support and provide pastoral care to people with disabilities. They offer spiritual guidance in light of the needs of all and the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
OTHER RESOURCES
Journal Articles
This article takes a pastoral view on whether the parish liturgy enables everyone to be full and active participants. By purposefully using the existing rites and rituals, each person can enter fully and reverently into participatory moments in the liturgy.
