Publications

Publications

We Go to Mass

Mass resource that serves as a prayerful support and addresses some of the needs of children and adults with different cognitive abilities. It may serve as a starting point for parents or professionals to further individualize and create a unique Mass book for each child. It is visually oriented and incorporates the parts of the Mass. Contact our office to acquire this book, which includes the text for the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal.

My Church

A young girl shares her Catholic Deaf Community in hope that it will provide hearing children with insights into the world of deafness/hearing loss.  This story provides children who experience deafness/hearling loss with a sense of acceptance, hope and belonging in their accessible Faith community.

Created in God's Image

This book is intended to open a window through which others could see and understand Persons with disabilities.  This book provides the opportunity for all of us to open up to new understandings and perspectives in recognizing the dignity of ALL God's children.

Just Like Me

A picture story of two young people with Down Syndrome. The photos show the everyday life and accomplishments of these children and their interaction with Faith, family and friends. It offers the reader a contemporary perspective about People with disabilities as it highlights more similarities than differences.

Seeing Through God's Eyes

 This awareness book tells the story of two young children who are blind.  The children share with the reader their experience of encountering the world in this special way.  Along with seeing them in everyday activities, the reader will learn of their great love of their Faith and how they grow in learning about Jesus.  This book is available in Braille.

One Flock, One Shepherd

A collection of prayers by parents of children with disabilities. The prayers in this book reflect the hopes, dreams, and love of parents and grandparents. It is our hope that readers will find this a source of inspiration and consolation.

For more information contact us at (412) 456-3119 or e-mail us at disabilities@diopitt.org.

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