• Autism Spectrum 
• Blind/Visually Impaired
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Intellectually/Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ensuring that every human being has the support they need to participate in the life of the Church is a primary responsibility for every parish. A person with a disability may have an impairment that presents challenges to engaging in central parts of ecclesial life such as participation in the sacraments and religious education, attending Church meetings, or engaging in social or community service gatherings.

The Church continues to affirm the dignity of every human being, and to grow in knowledge and understanding of the gifts and needs of her members who live with disabilities. Likewise, the Church recognizes that every parish community includes members with disabilities, and earnestly desires their active participation. All members of the Body of Christ are uniquely called by God by virtue of their Baptism. In light of this call, the Church seeks to support all in their growth in holiness, and to encourage all in their vocations. Participating in, and being nourished by, the grace of the sacraments is essential to this growth in holiness. Catholic adults and children with disabilities, and their families, earnestly desire full and meaningful participation in the sacramental life of the Church.

Here at the Cranberry Catholic Collaborative we embrace and welcome all those with disabilities. If you need an accomodation or have a need in your faith journey, or that of a loved one, please contact Holly Clark, Pastoral Associate at 508-947-0444, ext. 12.

To learn more about faith and disabilities check out the links below and to the right.
 

• National Catholic Partnership on Disability
• Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Those with Disabilities
• Catholics with Disabilities Vital to the Church
• Downs Syndrome and the Sacraments