Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Division of Disability Concerns of the Christian Reformed Church seeks to promote the full participation of people with disabilities in the life of the church. The division encourages support groups and respite care, and it works with Christian service providers, support organizations, and local and national religious and professional organizations to provide referrals, information, education, and encouragement to church leaders and members of the congregation. Publications include a newsletter, Breaking Barriers. Some conferences and training seminars are offered.

Keywords: Clergy, Disabilities, Inclusion, Mental retardation, Religious organizations

Annotation: The National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry (NAFIM) formerly The National Apostolate with People with Mental Retardation, promotes participation of individuals with mental retardation in the Roman Catholic Church. It works to enhance the personal growth and well being of people with mental retardation through involvement in their lives, and it advocates to draw public attention to the spiritual, interpersonal, and other contributions made to society by people with mental retardation. Services to consumers include referrals, programs and publications. NAFIM publishes a newsletter and online journal, provides networking opportunities around the country, sponsors workshops for parishes, dioceses and seminaries, and sponsors summer conferences.

Keywords: Mental retardation, Clergy, Health promotion, Information services, Religion, Religious organizations, Spanish language materials

Annotation: The Religious Institute develops and supports a network of clergy, religious educators, theologians, theological ethicists, and other religious leaders committed to promoting sexual justice in the faith community and society. It promotes the goals and vision of the Religious Declaration. It is an ecumenical, interfaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual health, education and justice in faith communities and society. The institute works to build the capacity of religious institutions and clergy to offer sexuality education within the context of their own faith traditions and to advocate for sexual rights. It also strives to help congregations become sexually healthy faith communities and to educate the public and policy makers about sexual justice issues. Areas of focus include reproductive justice; inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender people; abuse prevention; religious leader preparation; and international issues. The Institute provides technical assistance to faith communities and sexual and reproductive health organizations and publishes a newsletter, research reports, congressional guidebooks, and books for general audiences on sexual justice issues.

Keywords: Moral values, Civil rights, Clergy, Ethics, Marriage, Religion, Religious organizations, Reproductive rights, Sexuality, Sexuality education

Annotation: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops sponsors conferences and training seminars and publishes a newsletter. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Clergy, Religious organizations