AMS Catechesis and Evangelization with Persons with Disabilities course
This course is offered to accepted students in the Advanced Ministry studies porgram. It serves as well as an opportunity for ongoing formation to Master Catechists and Parish Catechetical Leaders and any other person interested in the topic. Ongoing Formation fee $25.00
SKU: AMS-YEAR 3 01-09-2027
Advanced Ministry Studies
AMS MINISTERIAL YEAR and Ongoing Formation
January 9, 2027
Catechesis and Evangelization in the Lives of Persons with Disabilities
Course Summary
The class will introduce contemporary ways of understanding disability, explore a Catholic theological perspective on disability, and present general principles relevant to understanding and applying the USCCB Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities. The course will help parish catechetical and any ministry leaders to grow in their understanding of the dignity and gifts of persons with disabilities and become better equipped to accompany and serve them within the life of the Church.
Course Learning objectives
- To Understand Disabilities in the Culture
- To Understand the Christian Approach to Disabilities
- To Understand the Implications of Disabilities in Ministry
SESSION: AMSMin 304
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (three hour course)
Format: Zoom Live
Professor: Jackeline Martin, Ph.D.
Format: Zoom Live Class
Professors: Dr. Jackeline Martin, Ph.D.
Dr. Jackeline Martin is Director of Special Education at the Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas (more to come)
Notes:
- Please register as soon as posible as this course requires pre-reading material.
- This course is eligible for ongoing formation. Those not registered in the Advanced Ministry Studies but would like to take the class as ongoing formation please use discount code: AMS-Pract304 for a $15.00 discount.
