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We know that educating your children about their faith can be tough, especially when your child has unique physical, mental, or emotional challenges. That’s why we’ve created a curriculum that you can use within the supportive environment of your home to teach your children about the Catholic Church in a thorough, yet gentle, way. Our…
We know that educating your children about their faith can be tough, especially when your child has unique physical, mental, or emotional challenges. That’s why we’ve created a curriculum that you can use within the supportive environment of your home to teach your children about the Catholic Church in a thorough, yet gentle, way. Our…
Written by the founder of Accepting the Gift, Better Than OK helps special needs parents move through grief, to acceptance of their unique vocation, and ultimately discovering joy in their new normal. As the mother of five, two of whom are severely physically disabled, Kelly shares her own spiritual struggles with her sons’ diagnosis, and how she made peace with God’s plan for her family. Better Than OK tells the story of how Kelly moved from rock bottom, to finding the joy in each day, and then ultimately looking for opportunities to help other parents dig out from despair. If you are wondering how to move forward from your child’s devastating medical diagnosis, purchase a copy today to learn how God is ready to help you become Better Than OK.
Para los padres Católicos de necesidades especiales. Aprenda cómo defender a su hijo en su parroquia.
Enabled by the Spirit is a Confirmation curriculum for Catholics with disabilities created by Accepting the Gift, a ministry for Catholic special needs parents. Our program is designed to be taught one on one by a parent or catechist with an individual student, and covers in three units and nine lessons, Who Is the Holy Spirit?, The Sacrament of Confirmation, and Life As An Anointed Disciple of Jesus.
Get the guidance and information you need to advocate for your child at your parish. Learn how to approach your pastor or the director of relgious education to ask for accomodations or even building modifications, as well as deal with well-meaning or misguided comments from other parishoners. We know you’re busy, but you can help make…
Introduce your children to a wide assortment of saints from the earliest days of the Church up through the 20th century with our colorful book, Friends & Intercessors; a year of saints and hands-on activities to introduce your child to our friends in heaven. Learn a bit about each saint, do an activity, and then explore more…
Use our free Canva Template to create a customized My Guide to Church booklet that can help children of all abilities and ages learn about your parish. Just click the provided link, sign into Canva (a free online design website), upload pictures from your church, and download, or have printed, a useful and welcoming resource. Perfect for parents or religious educators.
Use our free Canva Template to create a customized My Guide to Mass booklet that can help children of all abilities and ages learn the basics of the Mass. Just click the provided link, sign into Canva (a free online design website), upload pictures from your church, and download, or have printed, a useful and welcoming resource. Perfect for parents or religious educators.
Use our free Canva Template to create a customized My Guide to School booklet that can help children of all abilities and ages learn the basics about your parish’s religious education program. Just click the provided link, sign into Canva (a free online design website), upload pictures from your church’s school or religious education classrooms, and download, or have printed, a useful and welcoming resource. Perfect for parents or religious educators.
The Self Care for Special Needs Moms Workbook was designed for moms who are struggling to find the balance between their duties as a caregiver to their special needs child, and the rest of life’s responsibilities. This workbook helps moms understand what healthy self-care looks like, what small steps they can take to find peace in the margins of their day, and why bringing in help isn’t a sign of weakness, but something that can strengthen us in our vocation.
Author Shannon Farrell shares all the steps parents or lay leaders need to take to set up a sensory friendly Mass at their parish- it’s easier than you think! Families that include those living with Autism, intellectual disabilities, or Alzheimer’s may find it easier to attend a sensory friendly Mass. Offering a sensory friendly service at your parish will be sure to attract families who feel attending a typical Sunday Mass is too challenging for their family. This opens the door to greater attendance and participation for families who may have stopped attending Church altogether. Scheduling a regular sensory friendly Mass is a great way to become a more inclusive and welcoming parish!
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Learn how to start an in-person support group at your parish. Tips for how to approach your pastor with the idea, find members, and hold meetings.
