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Special Needs

Our Lady's Faith Formation Program

Special Needs

A Ministry of Fun, A Call to Belong 
All are welcome!

Services Offered at OLIH

  • Assistive listening devices and electronic bulletins

  • Braille Missals

  • Visual Mass Guides for visual learners

  • Wheelchair accessible worship space

  • Adaptive Faith Formation Curriculum

  • “Faith Friends” or buddies for integrated learning

  • Adult faith based social group (RISE)

  • Social engagement for children ages 0-12yrs (Sonshine Kids)

  • Adaptive VBS for children and adults

  • Free respite care

  • Ecumenical Special Needs Easter Hunt

You are invited, to learn how you can serve!

Invited

Jesus loves you!  You belong here!  We don’t ever want individuals to feel their disability is too profound or that they’ve “aged out” of faith opportunities.  We invite you to join us at Mass or one of our monthly gatherings to experience the joy of Jesus!  You need not be Catholic to attend. 

 Learn

OLIH has an adaptive curriculum and continually strives to meet the needs of all parishioners.  As a community we benefit from your participation.  We encourage all children and adults to receive sacramental prep as well as the sacraments.

For those wishing to participate in Faith Formation, we ask for preregistration so we can make proper accommodations for you or your loved one. 

Serve

Jesus said in John 15:12 “love one another as I have loved you.”  All Christians of all abilities are called and invited to serve.  If you are interested in serving at Mass or helping with one of our service projects.

 Volunteers are also needed and appreciated to help with special needs opportunities.  Contact Mary Sankey, 515-964-3038 ext. 133 if you have any questions.

 Mary Sankey, Coordinator of PK3-K & Special Needs Formation
Tom Primmer, Director of Faith Formation


RISE  - (Reaching Inclusion through Service & Experience)

RISE is an inclusive ministry that combines both teens and young adults in a fun, friendly, and energetic environment. 

Sign up here to register for one of our social gatherings: Signup










 Sign up for Special Needs Opportunities!

SonShine Kids

SonShine Kids is a special needs ministry group for children under the age of 12.  This group meets once a month from September to April.  Holiday and Valentine Respite events are offered to provide parents time for holiday preparation and self-care. 

Register for SonShine Kids events via this link: Signup