OC Catholic
Welcome to the OC Catholic Deaf community. Our community is composed of Orange County Catholic Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing persons. Our OC Catholic Deaf community has a rich history. In the early years of our Orange County diocese the Deaf community was present. In fact, the Deaf were present in the archdiocese of Los Angeles. So, the southern California Catholic Deaf community has always had a home in Orange.
What we believe: We profess in our parishes with one familial voice in our Creed that we are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. As the Second Vatican Council prayed, “Christ is the light of humanity; and it is, accordingly, the heart-felt desire […] that, by proclaiming his Gospel to every creature, [we] may bring to all men that light of Christ which shines out visibly from the Church,” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 748. Our mission as your local Diocese is to do just that. Learn more about our beliefs as Catholics here.
Come explore our Catholic Social Teachings by visiting our Life, Justice, and Peace webpage here.
If the Lord is calling you out of the boat and inviting you into the Catholic Church, please click here to locate a Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program at your local parish.
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Tags: OC Deaf CommunityOur Sunday Hope Vlog 5th Sunday of Lent
Our Sunday Hope Vlog 5th Sunday of Lent is shared with us by Deaf Catholic Philly. Don’t forget to subscribe to their channel.
Act of Consecration to Russia prayer
Let us pray the Act of Consecration to Russia prayer together. As a Lenten opportunity, saying the rosary especially today is encouraged.
March 13th: Angelus Prayer Pope Francis + ASL
March 13th: Angelus Prayer Pope Francis + ASL is done in St. Peter’s Square.
First Sunday Lent ASL
First Sunday Lent ASL is given to us today by Fr. Sean Loomis. In this episode Fr. Sean explains why Lent matters.
Signing the Scriptures ASL
Signing the Scriptures ASL are two great ministries and a priest bearing witness to the gospel. This week the Archdiocese of Washington Deaf and Disabilities Ministry has provided a splendid professional video in ASL. Catholic Churches throughout the United States and beyond ought look to ADW of how to provide mass readings in American Sign Language in their respective diocese and surrounding areas.
We commend ASL Catholic Media for their fidelity to the gospel and providing many spiritual treasures in American Sign Language. The Catholic and Christian Deaf community at large is grateful! Every Christian Deaf Bible study ought to find comfort in your work.
For more information on how to get involved in the Deaf Catholic Church community whether by volunteering or making it your ministry, contact your nearest Deaf Church. Many Deaf organizations like to have ASL students help with ASL 4 or above completed. But, all are welcome. We have much experience developing and enhancing ASL Student and ASL interpreters ability and ministry in the Church.
If you have more questions about how to start an ASL Catholic ministry in your area. Contact the National Catholic Office for the Deaf (NCOD). Many will be very thankful for you to see you Signing the Scriptures ASL.
February 27 2022 Angelus prayer Pope Francis ASL
Angelus prayer Pope Francis ASL from St. Peters Square. This broadcast aims to reach the Deaf and Hard of Hearing throughout the world.
Liturgical spaces explained in ASL
ASL Youcat delivers an excellent video on liturgical spaces explained in ASL. Catholic Liturgy explained in ASL is hard to come by. Huge thank you to all who made this video possible.
