Faith Formation Opportunities
The links on this page are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement or approval by the National Catholic Office for the Deaf of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation/organization/individual. NCOD bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.
Jesus Deaf CREW
(Catholic Religious Enrichment Week)
Our first Jesus’ Deaf CREW summer program had 21 participants from all over United States. Weather was perfect and our time together was filled with prayer, learning and fellowship!
We are looking forward to seeing you this summer! Registration is open for those returning participants.
Please email us at JesusDeafCrew2@gmail.com if you want to be considered for 2023 CREW!!
Religious American Sign Language (RASL) Week
This program is intended for
- priests, deacons and seminarians who work with the Deaf Community
- certified/qualified interpreters working in religious settings
- Deaf ASL Lectors and members of the Deaf community who are now doing the readings for Sunday liturgies
Participants will learn from very qualified instructors: Msgr. Glenn Nelson, Deacon Patrick Graybill and Joan Macy. The entire event will take place at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford, Illinois. RASL Week includes accommodations, meals and program costs (travel is participants’ responsibility) Please click on the brochure link and register as soon as possible.
Catholic Catechism in ASL
Have you ever experienced someone asking you a question about your faith and you didn’t know how to answer? For the first time in history, the Catechism is being translated into ASL! The Catechism tells us what Catholics belief and why we believe it.
NCOD is a proud sponsor of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Deaf Ministry who is spearheading this effort. Watch the introduction video to learn more about how the ASL YouCat can be used in faith formation programs, RCIA, religious education, or just to help you learn your faith.
Fr. MD's Kitchen Table
Fr. MD’s Kitchen Table is a website to help people develop a deeper love for God, to learn more about the Catholic faith, and to be inspired to serve others. Fr. Michael Depcik, OSFS shares the readings from weekly Mass, homilies, prayers and much more. Check it out!
ASL Catholic Media
ASL Catholic Media provides instructional content about the Catholic faith in American Sign Language. Whether you are Deaf, hearing, a Catholic or non-Catholic, all are welcome!
Deaf Catholic Archives
The Deaf Catholic Archives, located at the College of the Holy Cross, is a collection of materials received from pastoral workers and religious assigned to Deaf ministry, as well as a variety of institutions across the globe including parishes, and regional Deaf Catholic organizations. The collection provides insight into the history of Deaf culture as well as an understanding of how Deaf Catholics practice their faith (culturally) in new ways, when traditional methods are insufficient. A wide variety of materials are included such as books, newsletters, documents, photographs and ephemera.
