Yes, “Pastors are responsible to provide evangelization, catechetical formation, and sacramental preparation for parishioners with disabilities…. Parish catechetical and sacramental preparation programs may need to be adapted for some parishioners with disabilities, though,  

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 5) 

“…as much as possible, persons with disabilities should be integrated into the ordinary programs. They should not be segregated for specialized catechesis unless their disabilities make it impossible for them to participate in the basic catechetical program.¹” 

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 5) 

Yes, popular options include: 

• Loyola Press Adaptive Learning Kits 

• University of Dayton Inclusive Catechesis 

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) lists additional materials: 

• https://www.ncpd.org/catecheticalpublishers  

Yes. 

For Reconciliation: 

“In the case of individuals who are nonverbal or have minimal verbal communication ability, sorrow for sin is to be accepted even if this repentance is expressed through some gesture rather than verbally.” 

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 29) 

For Holy Communion: 

“…the criterion for reception of Holy Communion is the same for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities as for all persons, namely, that the person be able to “distinguish the body of Christ from ordinary food,” even if this recognition is evidenced through manner, gesture, or reverential silence rather than verbally.” 

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 22) 

Yes, “…even young children and persons with intellectual disabilities often are conscious of committing acts that are sinful to some degree and may experience a sense of guilt and sorrow. As long as the individual is capable of having a sense of contrition for having committed sin, even if he or she cannot describe the sin precisely in words, the person may receive sacramental absolution. Those with profound intellectual disabilities, who cannot experience even minimal contrition, may be invited to participate in penitential services with the rest of the community to the extent of their ability.”   

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 28) 

Yes, “…the criterion for reception of Holy Communion is the same for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities as for all persons, namely, that the person be able to “distinguish the body of Christ from ordinary food,” even if this recognition is evidenced through manner, gesture, or reverential silence rather than verbally…. Cases of doubt should be resolved in favor of the right of the Catholic to receive the sacrament.”  

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 22) 

Yes, “Parish sacramental celebrations should be accessible to persons with disabilities and open to their full, active, and conscious participation, according to their capacity. Pastoral ministers should not presume to know the needs of persons with disabilities but should rather—before all else—consult with them or their advocates before making determinations about the accessibility of a parish’s facilities and the availability of its programs, policies, and ministries. Full accessibility should be the goal for every parish, and these adaptations are to be an ordinary part of the liturgical life of the parish.” 

“To the degree possible, those with disabilities should be included along with others during the preparation and celebration of the sacrament. At times, pastoral need may necessitate an accommodated setting and a simpler manner.”   

(Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, no. 3 & no. 18)