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Sensory-Friendly Masses

NCPD Online Training - Sensory Friendly Mass

"In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of our church with Autism, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has begun hosting Sensory-Friendly Liturgies. These Masses include lower lights, softer music, scripture from the Children’s Lectionary, and shorter more literal homilies; however, the biggest difference is that we try to create an environment free of stigma. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are."

- Archdiocese of Cincinnati 

Learn more about the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's resources here. 

Did you see visit the NCPD page about Sensory Friendly Liturgies? Visit it.
Download pdfs below to plan a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, created by the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston. 
Related Disability or Ministry: 
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Resource Type: 
Universal Design Through Hospitality
Language of resource: 
English
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PDF icon Sensory-Friendly Mass St. Matthew.pdf981.05 KB
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PDF icon Guidelines for Sensory Friendly Masses.pdf160.45 KB
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PDF icon Awareness Mass at St. Matthews.pdf88.07 KB
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