Question:
Autistic son, how do we interest him in the Faith? Teach him God is love? And to adore Christ in the Eucharist?
Answer:
I would recommend you contact your parish or diocese and ask them about Special Religious Education (SPRED). SPRED is a program in which persons who are developmentally disabled come together with a spiritual friend/catechist to share a one-on-one relationship and form with others a small faith community. SPRED fosters and nourishes spiritual and personal growth by helping those with developmental disabilities discover God’s action and presence in their lives. SPRED gives developmentally disabled parishioners an opportunity for celebration and worship and prepares them for the sacraments of initiation.
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability also has available resources.
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