God makes each person special—a unique creation whom He planned from the beginning of time. Students are encouraged to recognize each person as a gift, regardless of their strengths, weaknesses, and limitations.
Gospel of Life Week
Gospel of Life Week
Teachers and Parents
DREs and Catechists
– Grades PK-3
– Grades 4-6
– Grades 7-9
– Grades 10-12
Topics
– Immigration
– Life is a Gift
– Dignity at Every Age
– Marriage
– Caring for Creation
– Knowing My Value
– Adoption
– Respecting Others
– Receiving Mercy
– Learning to Forgive
– Caring for Those in Need
– Celebrating Special Needs
– Overcoming Differences
High School Resources
Youth Ministry Resources
Service Opportunities
PK, TK & Kinder Lesson Plan
The children will learn about the unique beauty and goodness of each person regardless of appearance or ability. They will learn to celebrate differences.
Grades PK-K Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – October.pdf
Grades PK-K Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – January .pdf
Grades 1-3 Lesson Plan
The children will learn about the unique beauty and goodness of each person regardless of appearance or ability. They will learn to celebrate differences.
Grades 1-3 Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – October.pdf
Grades 1-3 Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – January.pdf
Resources
Grades 4-6 Lesson Plan
The children will learn about the unique beauty and goodness of each person regardless of appearance or ability. They will learn to celebrate differences.
Grades 4-6 Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – October.pdf
Grades 4-6 Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – January.pdf
Resources
Grades 7-9 Lesson Plan
Students will learn about the importance of loving and reverencing those who are different from us. Students will learn to recognize that every person is unique and created by God and loved for who they are. They will learn that our physical appearance and abilities cannot change our irrevocable dignity.
Grades 7-9 Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – Oct.pdf
Grades 7-9 Celebrating Special Needs Lesson Plan – Jan.pdf
Resources
Grades 10-12 Student Handout
Students will learn about the importance of loving and reverencing those who are different from us. Students will learn to recognize that every person is unique and created by God and loved for who they are. They will learn that our physical appearance and abilities cannot change our irrevocable dignity.
Grades 10-12 – Celebrating Special Needs.pdf
Resources
3-minute Paralympics 2016 video
13-minute TEDx talk by the woman labeled “the ugliest woman in the world”
6-minute video explains how a simple surgery can change lives and identities
Carly’s Cafe: An Experience with Autism
2-minute video offers a glimpse of life with autism
Don’t Be Awkward: How to Interact with People with Disabilities
3.5-minute video offers practical tips to be kind toward people with disabilities
23-minute short film starring Eduardo Verastegui and Nick Vujicic
14.5-minute TEDx talk by a world-class swimmer with Down Syndrome
Community overcomes being perceived as different
Guidelines for Referring to People with Disabilities
Helps us use language that affirms human dignity
Website offers students an opportunity to see what it is like to read with dyslexia
Learn what it is like to have ADHD
Website uses the Stroop Effect
1.5-minute video about conjoined twins who know they are beautiful
Amazing High School Gymnast 2-minute video
With just 1 leg, she competes in regular competitions
5-minute video of a remarkable young man born without arms or legs
4.5-minute video of an elderly man who doesn’t let his cerebral palsy stop him
4-minute video for World Down Syndrome Day
Find service opportunities here!