Deaf Ministry
OC Deaf Ministry in Orange County California is home at Christ Our Savior Catholic Parish in Santa Ana. You are able to find on our platform Catholic Churches doing California Deaf ministry. You can find such churches on the Mass and Confessions page. OC Deaf and hard of hearing ministry is growing. Deaf Christians are returning to the true Church of Christ. We are glad. Subsequently, we are taking up the mantle to offer sacramental preparation to suit the needs of the faithful. However, we are still searching on behalf of Christ for more souls. Deaf Outreach is best done when Deaf reach Deaf. In a few years time considering the growth rate we see we will be the biggest California Deaf Church.
California Deaf Ministry
California is a big state. There are a lot of churches in California. Though not many have an extensive Deaf program. In California there are a number of churches that have a full scale religious program tailored for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
In the archdiocese of San Francisco Fr. Paul Z. is pastor at St. Benedict’s parish. He has been pastor for more than a decade serving the Deaf there. He is a Deaf pastor leading the Deaf. In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at Holy Angels parish Fr. Tom S. leads the Deaf flock. Deaf outreach in Los Angeles really strong because at Holy Angels it is a personal parish for the Deaf and Hard of hearing.
The Diocese of Orange is shepherded by a number of priests. A couple of them know enough sign language to hear confessions, preach, communicate in ASL. The other priests have been attached with the Deaf community for decades now. They are faithful in their service to satisfy the spiritual needs of many.
OC Ministry
The OC Deaf and hard of hearing ministry has it’s own Facebook page and this website to promote our presence in the Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, and San Diego area. Over the years each Deaf parish in all of these areas have frequently met and done retreats together to foster greater unity amongst leaders and the faithful.
We are proud to announce that we have the only ASL mass finder in the nation, maybe even the world. You are able to find for example, the mass times our Deaf community by clicking our location on the map. And if you know of any other parishes that need to be on the map contact us.
Religious Education
The Diocese of Orange in California offers religious education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Our Sacramental religious preparation program is in American Sign Language. Our parishioners are Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of hearing, and hearing. We support those with disabilities who know American Sign Language. Our community supports those who have family members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We offer ASL and deaf culture classes as needed.
The demographic population in California is ethnically mixed, but this truly enriches our faith community. We respect and honor ethnic cultural traditions all the while advocating for Jesus Christ and His Church. Our approach to education is to assess each person to see which kind of instructional method will most likely work. For some it is strictly 1:1, for others it is in a group setting. We create individual education plans upon request or need. Everyone is different and has different aptitudes for learning. We get it.
Program
Our program meets weekly on Sunday before or after mass. Our schedule is posted and given to parents, sponsors, and those participating usually in the fall. We committed to the teachings of the church and follow a lengthy process of formation. Why so long? Because, to withstand and deter evil in this world takes time, training, and discernment. Discipleship is life-long. There is no end. A few initial years in our eviternal existence is nothing in comparison to the big picture.
Be assured that we will cover pressing dogmatic and moral theological questions. Yes, we methodically answer the tough themes, questions, and objections that the devil would like all of us to believe. The difficulty, opportunity, and treasure is to know why all of the Catholic Churches teachings promise happiness, joy and fulfillment. Contrary to popular and sinful rationale of our time does the Church offer answers to make us happy, or happy again.
Join
Join our community by registering. We keep in contact with email, newsletters, and blog/vlog posts. Retreats are frequently requested because we seek the Lord and vice-versa. We have retreat offerings for only men and only women and coed as they appear.
Our bread and butter program deals with sacramental preparation. We offer First Communion, Confirmation 1 & 2, RCIA, and baptism classes for parents and Godparents.
Church
Why come to church at all? Going to church is a safe harbor for our soul. God overshadows the church to allow us to rest in him. It is a place and time to be one together. Outside the church is disunity and chaos. God our creator, protector, and shepherd soothes our being. He gives us exactly what we need, Him!
We are created to know, and our intellect never stops inquiring about things, let alone God. Our religious education program aims to reveal God’s saving plan for all of us and prepares souls to receive him via the sacraments.
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Tags: ASL Catholic, Catholic Deaf Community, Catholic Deaf Community California, Christian Deaf Community Orange County, Orange County ASLOur Sunday Hope Vlog: Fourth Sunday of Lent
Our Sunday Hope Vlog: Fourth Sunday of Lent is given to us by Fr. Sean Loomis from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Keep up the good work!
Eucharistic Miracle ASL
Eucharistic Miracle Retold in ASL- St. Peter Damian, Italy. “This miracle happened in St Peter Damian, Italy in 1050. A witch gave a horrible suggestion to a woman and asked her to get a consecrated Host from church and take it home to use it for sorcery. The woman went to get communion and she hid the Host in her hand but the priest noticed her walking away and he went and stopped her. He asked her to show him. He took the Host in the white linen cloth away from her. He went back to his church and when he opened the cloth and was surprised that half of the Host now was visible of Christ’s Body (flesh) and the other half looked normal. God wanted to win over an unbeliever who refused to accept the Real Presence of Christ, the Eucharistic mystery.”
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This Eucharistic Miracle Retold in ASL is one that all Deaf Catholic confirmation students ought to watch. These videos beneficially help students and RCIA candidates discern their confirmation saints name.
More videos like this is found on Al Alvord’s youtube channel or click on the Eucharistic Miracles page.
If you would like to start and make Deaf Catholic ministry videos, let us know. We all like Eucharistic Miracle Retold in ASL. What can you offer?
The Sorrowful Mysteries prayed in American Sign Language
The Sorrowful Mysteries prayed in American Sign Language | Deaf Catholic by ASL Catholic Media. The Rosary prayed in American Sign Language. To follow ASL Catholic Media on Facebook click here.
ASL Catholic Media is one of the best Deaf ministry outlets on the internet. This Deaf ministry respects American Sign Language and Deaf cultural norms. The grammar, syntax, prosidy, facial expressions, and role shifting are all present and done well.
ASL students and interpreters are to greatly benefit from ASL C.M. The prayers, the mass, the Catholic signs are provided for all to memorize and use at church and elsewhere. Take for example, today’s post “The Sorrowful Mysteries prayed in American Sign Language | Deaf Catholic.” You learn the Apostles creed in ASL, the Our Father in ASL, the Glory Be in ASL, the Hail Mary in ASL, and the closing prayers in American Sign Language. This is a great resource.
The Rosary prayed in American Sign Language is traditionally said on Tuesdays and Fridays. During this interesting and dangerous time please learn and share this resource so that more and more can pray in ASL.
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Deaf Ministry – Eucharistic Miracles – ASL
Deaf Ministry – Eucharistic Miracles – ASL. Eucharistic Miracle Rome, Italy Rome #1 in ASL.
~”This miracle occurred in Rome, Italy in 595. A faithful woman made the bread to be used at Mass and gave it to her church for the Consecration. Pope St Gregory the Great was celebrating the Mass, and while he was distributing Holy Communion, the faithful woman was standing in line along with other people and she heard the Pope saying “Body of Christ”. She laughed aloud, and the Pope stopped her and asked her to explain her behavior. Deaf Ministry – Eucharistic Miracles – ASL. She explained that she could not believe that the bread that she had made, had truly become the Body and Blood of Christ. Pope St Gregory refused to give her Communion and he prayed and begged God to help her to understand the truth about the Consecration and the bread and wine becoming the Body and Blood of Christ. [Deaf Ministry – Eucharistic Miracles – ASL] After he finished his prayers, he saw the consecrated Host become Flesh and Blood. The woman repented and knelt on the ground crying. Currently the miracle is preserved in a relic at the Benedictine monastery in Andechs, Germany. You can visit and see the miracle. I don’t know why they preserved it in Germany instead of Rome. That is a great miracle story!”- Youtube Post. Deaf Ministry – Eucharistic Miracles – ASL
The Family: The School of Love in ASL
The Family: The School of Love in ASL is done by ASL Catholic Media. The particular podcast was given by the St. Josemaria Institute. In this video entitled “The Family: The School of Love” is the importance of the family at-hand. The family is the nucleus of society and it must be respected, nurtured, and nourished at all costs. For more spiritual videos in ASL click here. We all have a family don’t we?! Look, if your whole family history is next to near as our Lord’s, then you are ok. You are normal then because our Lord’s family line was far from perfect. Remember he was like us in all ways but sin. He knows the emotions felt by tension within and outside the family. Our Lord gets it, do we? The School of Love in ASL is a great video to reflect on our lives and how we view and understand the family. Cmon’ if we get the family right – we get most things right. We are all wanting of a family, let alone a decent modest family that has some respect, dignity, but most importantly has love somewhere mixed in.
Deaf Church Where?
Deaf Church where? You can find a Deaf Catholic parish almost anywhere in the United States of America. Moreover, there are Catholic parishes supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Ireland, United Kingdom, Singapore, Spain, Mexico, Argentia, Italy, Poland, Germany…etc to name a few. You will be able to find in such dioceses around the world prominent Deaf ministries and Deaf pastoral workers. To find a Deaf Catholic parish near you, you need simply to click on the link above. Simply enter your address or city to which the nearest parish will present itself. Deaf Church where? Will help you by clicking the link above to find your nearest Deaf Catholic congregation. Another place where can find information about Deaf Catholic parishes in the United States is at the National Catholic Office for the Deaf.
On our site and at the NCOD we pray that you will be able to find the nearest Deaf Catholic worship service in your area. We hope that you are welcomed by a team of Deaf ministers and/or hearing ministers who understand Deaf culture. We especially hope that you will share this website resource with your friends, family members, coworkers, and classmates. Help us build a better Deaf Catholic ministry! With Deaf Church Where? We can pin point and direct you and those whom you care about to the nearest Catholic Diocese and parish. Some parishes have interpreters and others have priests who sign the mass completely in ASL. We are all thankful for the interpreters or priests who communicate in American Sign Language to give us the word of God and the precious body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Be assured by clicking the above link you can find the answer to your own question: Deaf Church Where?
Blessed are the meek
Fr. Sean Loomis offers us good news from the gospel. This spiritual presentation touches upon the beatitudes. You can find more great resources from the Deaf Philly youtube channel. We also have some of his work on the Consecration to St. Joseph page. May God continue blessing Deaf Catholics across the globe for sharing the good news of the gospel in American Sign Language.
Understanding the Sacraments PT2
Here is Understanding the Sacraments PT2 by Fr. Christopher Klusman. This is a foundational lesson for all to better understand the reality of whats really spiritually happening. To help find a Deaf Church in your area click here.
