Course Summary
The class will introduce contemporary ways of understanding disability, explore a Catholic theological perspective on disability, and present general principles relevant to understanding and applying the USCCB Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities. The course will help parish catechetical and any ministry leaders to grow in their understanding of the dignity and gifts of persons with disabilities and become better equipped to accompany and serve them within the life of the Church.
Course Learning objectives
- To Understand Disabilities in the Culture
- To Understand the Christian Approach to Disabilities
- To Understand the Implications of Disabilities in Ministry
SESSION: AMSMin 304
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027 || Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (three-hour course) || Format: Zoom Live || Cost: $40
Professor: Jackeline Martin, Ph.D.