Deaf Ministry
Resources
Local Resources
International Catholic Deaf Association of the United States (ICDA-US) Local Chapter #46 (Joliet)
ICDA-US local Chapter #46’s purpose is to promote cultural, spiritual, and social union among Deaf and hard-of-hearing Catholics throughout the seven counties in the Diocese of Joliet. Chapter #46 organization includes an All-Deaf Board of Directors, with the exception of a Chaplain who can be either hearing or Deaf.
The organization normally hosts conferences, retreats, picnics, special masses, meetings, workshops, outings, prayer services, etc. for Deaf Catholics. Click the link below to visit the local and national websites.
Check out excerpts from our latest newsletter
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National/International Resources
- National Catholic Office for the Deaf
- National Catholic Partnership on Disability
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Pope invites the Deaf to help others “hear” the voice of God - Vatican News
- ASL YOUCAT | NCPD - National Catholic Partnership on Disability
- Catholic Office of the Deaf
- Deaf Apostolate of the Rockford Diocese
- RASL Week | Deaf Apostolate of the Rockford Diocese
- Deaf Apostolate of the Diocese of Milwaukee
- Father MDs Kitchen Table
- FORMED in Closed Captioning
- Saint Stories—Videos in ASL
- Understanding the Process of the Mass
Ministry Formation Program
The purpose of MFP is to train Deaf Catholics to become effective lay leaders in their Chuch ministry. For almost 30 years, MFP has been preparing Deaf Persons to take on leadership roles in their respective home parishes and dioceses. It was established in the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1993 to serve the pople in the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. It quickly grew to include the neighboring states and now has and is serving students in 14 states.
Completion of the MFP program will prepare candidates to receive Ministerial Certificates and to serve in a variety of ministries in their community. These could include Bible Study, Care Ministry, Liturgical Ministry, Sacramental Formation (children, youth & adults), and many more.
All coursework takes place online. Classes are taught in ASL, and it may take up to three years to complete the program. For more information about MFP, contact Renata Cichowicz.
