A Ministry of Fun, A Call to Belong, All are welcome!
Jesus loves you! You belong here! We don’t ever want individuals to feel their disability is too profound or that they’ve “aged out” of faith opportunities. We invite you to join us at Mass or one of our monthly gatherings to experience the joy of Jesus! You need not be Catholic to attend.
Services Offered at OLIH
- Assistive listening devices and electronic bulletins
- Braille Missals
- Visual Mass Guides for visual learners
- Wheelchair accessible worship space
- Adaptive Faith Formation Curriculum
- "Faith Friends” or buddies for integrated learning
- Adult faith based social group (RISE)
- Social engagement for children ages 0-12yrs (Sonshine Kids)
- Adaptive VBS for children and adults
- Free respite care
- Ecumenical Special Needs Easter Hun
Learn
OLIH has an adaptive curriculum and continually strives to meet the needs of all parishioners. As a community we benefit from your participation. We encourage all children and adults to receive sacramental prep as well as the sacraments.
For those wishing to participate in Faith Formation, we ask for preregistration so we can make proper accommodations for you or your loved one.
Serve
Jesus said in John 15:12 “love one another as I have loved you.” All Christians of all abilities are called and invited to serve. If you are interested in serving at Mass or helping with one of our service projects.
Volunteers are also needed and appreciated to help with special needs opportunities. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (515) 964-3038 ext. 133 if you have any questions.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Coordinator of PK3-K & Special Needs Formation
RISE - (Reaching Inclusion through Service & Experience)
RISE is an inclusive ministry that combines both teens and young adults in a fun, friendly, and energetic environment. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (515) 964-3038 ext. 133to learn more about monthly gatherings.
SonShine Kids
Sonshine Kids is a special needs ministry group for children under the age of 12. In addition to modified Faith Formation, large group activities are offered such as an Ecumenical Easter Egg Hunt and VBS. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (515) 964-3038 ext. 133 if you have any questions.