Persons With Disabilities
The mission of the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities is to help each parish keep all parishioners actively involved in parish life regardless of type, severity or age of onset of a disability.
Programs offered
Holy Family Camp
Wichita Saints Special Olympics and Young Athletes
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Blind or Visually Impaired
Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Mental Illness
Holy Family Special Needs Foundation
Holy Family Camp is a week-long spiritual experience held each summer for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Campers enjoy a week of prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, lessons, music, swimming, games, crafts, special events and friendship. The staff are volunteers from all over the diocese. Knights of Columbus Councils, Altar Societies, individuals and businesses donate time, money, food and supplies for this annual event.
Holy Family Camp 2019 will be June 10-14
Ages 3 to 7:
Young athletes can participate in the Special Olympics Young Athletes program.
Ages 8 years and up:
The Ministry with Persons with Disabilities has a Special Olympics team called the Wichita Saints. Any person with an intellectual disability who is eight years of age or older may join.
Totus Tuus for Children with Special Needs
Each summer, a session of Totus Tuus for children with special needs is offered at the Spiritual Life Center. This program is designed for children ages 6-13 with moderate to severe special needs. Cost is $50 per child.
Advent and Lenten Retreats
Each year during Advent and Lent, the Ministry offers a half-day retreat for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These retreats take place in the Wichita area and in Southeast Kansas. Information is made available as those liturgical seasons approach.
The Catholic Advance is available on the Air Capitol Telephone Reading Service. Anyone who is blind, visually impaired or has a print disability (dyslexia, non-reader) may access this service. In order to access the service, an application will need to be completed. For more information contact us below.
Sunday Mass is interpreted in sign language each week at:
- 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Vincent De Paul in Andover
- 9:30 a.m. Mass at Church of the Magdalen in Wichita
- 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi in Wichita
Assistive listening devices for those who have hearing impairments are available in many parishes. Ask an usher at Mass to assist you.
Contact your pastor if sign language interpretation is needed for funeral Masses, rosaries, weddings or other special liturgies.
The monthly newsletter, Ephphatha, is available. Subscribe to begin receiving the newsletter by mail, contact us below. The newsletter is also available under resources.
Mental Health Support Group - St. Francis of Assisi
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Nurse Ministry has a group for those that struggle with mental health issues and also for those close to them. All are welcome to join. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm in Stewardship Hall.
No registration required. Feel free to attend one or all of the gatherings. This is a safe place to come learn and share. Address is 861 N. Socora, Wichita, 67212. Call Lawrence Schuckman for more information (316-259-8210).
The Mission of the Holy Family Special Needs Foundation is to foster the human, intellectual and spiritual growth of individuals with disabilities through education, activities and services which help them to be active disciples of Jesus Christ in the Diocese of Wichita.
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Wichita Saints Track & Field Practice
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