ISBN: 9780829435801

TheAdaptive First Eucharist Kitwill enable many people with autism and other special needs to participate fully in their faith.

All baptized persons with disabilities have a right to adequate catechesis and deserve the means to develop a relationship with God.
National Directory for Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

TheAdaptive First Eucharist Kitfor individuals with autism or other special needs includes eight pieces:

• My Picture MissalFlip BookandMass Picture Cardsare for use at Mass. They help the individual maintain focus and actively participate in the Mass.
• Bless YourselfMatching Puzzlehelps the individual learn how to make the Sign of the Cross. This activity can be paired with parent or catechist modeling so it becomes a gross motor imitation task.
• Who Is Jesus?Instructional Storyintroduces the individual to Jesus as the Son of God and relates Gods family to the individuals family.
• Communion Is Not the Same as Food Matching Puzzlehelps the individual distinguish between the Eucharist and ordinary food.
• How to Receive Communion Matching Puzzleshows all the steps of receiving Communion reverently, providing a guide for the individual to practice. This learning tool may be taught with sequencing or modeling.
• I Receive CommunionPicture Bookreinforces the reverence and proper steps of receiving Communion.
• Helper Guideincludes tips on how to use the kit.
• Abackpackso the individual can transport the items from home, faith formation sessions, and Mass.

Secondary: 9780829435801
Catalog:
Category: SAC088

Location: SAE Category: SAC088