The Catholic response to disability is a long, rich, and ongoing story; one that covers a journey from ignorance and fear, through compassion and charity, and on into an inclusiveness that recognizes not only the dignity of Catholics with assorted disabilities but the gifts and insight they offer.
“The same Jesus who heard the cry for recognition from the people with disabilities of Judea and Samaria 2,000 years ago calls us, his followers, to embrace our responsibility to our own disabled brothers and sisters in the United States. The Catholic Church pursues its mission by furthering the spiritual, intellectual, moral and physical development of the people it serves.”
“We call upon people of good will to examine their attitudes toward their brothers and sisters with disabilities and promote their well-being, acting with a sense of justice and the compassion that the Lord so clearly desires. Further, realizing the unique gifts individuals with disabilities have to offer the Church, we wish to address the need for their integration into the Christian community and their fuller participation in its life.”
In our mission is to be Christ for one another, St. Mary Queen of Creation strives to provide accomodations to persons of all disabilities. Our church and parish center hall are fully handicap accessible. Wheel chair assistance, hearing devices, and pew cushions are available in the church. Please ask an usher or hospitality minister for assistance. We also have expansion plans to make our legacy food pantry and faith formation buildings fully handicap accessible.
Helpful Catholic resources for persons with disabilities