Special Needs Ministry
Who are you bringing with you?
We believe every person is a beloved child of God. We would like to know you and the person you love: what helps, what makes church difficult, and what you hope to find here.
A place in the full life of this parish.
These ministries welcome people with intellectual, developmental and sensory needs, along with their families. Please begin wherever seems closest to your family.
Every age, with family
Sensory-Friendly Mass
A shorter, gentler Mass on Saturdays at 4:00 PM, with freedom to move, use fidgets or step away for a break. Families attend together.
Ages 14–22
Young Life Capernaum
Clubs, camps and gatherings for teens and young adults with disabilities, in partnership with the Bergen and Lakeland chapters.
Adults 22 and older
Friends for Life
A faith and friendship community for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and the families and caregivers who walk alongside them.
Preparing for a sacrament
Sacramental preparation
Preparation is available for people with disabilities. Please tell Deacon John or Father Robert who it is for and which sacrament you have in mind.
Deacon John LaDuca: 201-891-1122 ext. 225 · JLaduca@saintelizabeths.org
Father Robert Burkot: FrRobert@saintelizabeths.org
You belong here. Your family belongs here. Your loved one belongs here.
We would like to hear from you.
A family looking for community, a young person seeking friendship, a parishioner who feels called to volunteer: any of these is a good reason to write.
To join the email list or ask a question, contact Deacon John.
Who to ask
Deacon John LaDuca: 201-891-1122 ext. 225 · JLaduca@saintelizabeths.org
Father Robert Burkot: FrRobert@saintelizabeths.org
Archdiocese of Newark disabilities ministry · Ministry guide (PDF) · All ministries and contacts