How "We All Belong" Will Help
"We All Belong" brochure communicates that the Catholic Church earnestly desires the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the sacramental life of the Church. Many do not know the Church's teaching in this area.
NCPD hopes that this brochure will lead Catholics to discover the teaching of the Church and an increased participation of Catholics with disabilities in the sacraments and parish life. This brochure is ideally suited for distribution at parishes, where those who would benefit from it are most likely to find it, including parishioners with disabilities, their parents and friends, catechists, catechetical leaders, and clergy.
The brochure highlights key principles from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's document, Guidelines to the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities (Sacramental Guidelines), 2017 Revised Edition.
See below for ordering information, quantities and other helpful resources.
We All Belong Brochure
Sacramental Guidelines in English and Spanish
Pricing
The brochures are available in quantities of
50 for $27.50
1,000 for $450.
There is a $5.00 packing fee;
shipping fee depends upon location.
Discount available for Affiliate dioceses. Contact NCPD for information.
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About the Sacramental Guidelines
The revised Sacramental Guidelines came about through the effort of committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), NCPD, and diocesan directors who offered recommendations to their bishops. This important document provides instructive guidance from our bishops to clergy, Catholics with disabilities and their families, parish and diocesan leaders.
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