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  2. Liturgical Access Course

Liturgical Access Course

Now Available!

Enroll Here. 

What is Liturgical Access, you may ask? In these 8 modules, we will explore the many aspects of Liturgical Access - pastoral, practical, theological, and even financial. Tapping into a variety of perspectives - from those in lay ministry (both with and without a disability), from priests, and from loved ones of persons with disabilities - we will learn what needs to be considered when aiming to make a parish's/diocese's liturgical life fully accessible to persons with disabilities and their families. In this course, we will answer questions like:

What is the difference between inclusion and belonging?

Why is it important to make a parish/diocese accessible from a theological perspective?

What are the practical accommodations that need to be made for those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?

What physical changes need to be made to a church building to make it more accessible? What is universally accessible design, and who benefits from it (hint: more people than you might expect!)?

And so much more!

 

 

Module 1

Overview of Liturgical Access: What It Means and Why It Matters

 

Module 2

Sensory-Friendly Masses

 

Module 3

Physical Access, Physical Barriers

 

Module 4

Dispositional Barriers

 

Module 5

Sacramental Access (Emphasis on Eucharistic Celebration)

 

Module 6

Liturgical Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

Module 7

Leveraging Resources for Accessibility

 

Module 8

Avoiding Barriers to Service

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