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Prayer for Inclusion
Creator God, we are your people.
We look to the future with optimism and with faith in You, as we pursue our call to provide justice and fullness of life for all people with disabilities.
We pray that every man, woman and child may develop their potential and meet You in themselves and in one another.
May we enjoy a totally welcoming commnity, with You as our center, joined hand in hand with our sisters and brothers. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen
Based on the Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities -
Adapted Confirmation classes offered Fall 2018
St. Joseph's Special Needs Committee will be offering adaptive classes to adults and teens 14 and older who have not yet recieved the sacrament of Confirmation.
Classes will begin in the fall, and the days and times will be tailored ot the participating family's schedules.
Families interested in participating should fill out this Introductory Questionnaire. -
Adaptive Lessons
We offer numerous ways to assist parents in teaching the faith to their children with learning disabilities. We can provide assistants in the classroom to work with children on a more 1-on-1 setting, offer adaptive lesson kits for home learning, and when ready to receive the Sacraments, offer adaptive classes for Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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Events for those with Special Needs
Summer: Picnic in the Park
December: Christmas party
Winter: Valentines party
Lent: Lenten service projects -
Special Needs Task Force
Mary Jane Rivard, Chair
Cathy Bjorklund
Alishia Daily
Kate Hendrickx
Kathie Kottenbrock
Meg Sjulstad
Rachel Stotts
Nicole Welsh
Dan Willoughby