Provide news articles related to National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry http://www.nafim.org/ en-us © National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry http://www.nafim.org/images/logo.gif http://www.nafim.org/ This logo represent for National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=31 Sr. Kathleen speaks of her collaboration with the Office of Catechetical Formation in its endeavor to ensure that parish religious education programs are inclusive and welcoming to all our children. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=11 A Method of Prayer for persons with severe disabilities http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=9 The family is the model for society because we are accepted without question. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=5 In a season of hurricanes we are called to vigilance lest the winds sweep us away. So it is with our ministry. We are always being asked to give reasons for our hope http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=8 People 'filled with wisdom and Spirit' have always found new ways to serve and include people with disabilities in the life of the Church. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=26 Thoughts on this edition of the E-Journal http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=36 Barbara reflects on the necessity of a national apostolate to further integrate persons with IDD into the Church and community. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=29 Reflections on the idea for a service to monitor spiritual growth and formation for adults with IDD no longer at home... http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=12 Welcoming Remarks from NAfIM Executive Director, Barbara J. Lampe http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=19 Life. It is the other side of the cross. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=30 One family's successful experience including their daughter with autism into their Catholic faith community. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=20 Spirituality in Daily Life http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=28 NAfIM does not have all the answers but as a Catholic organization that has been working toward the inclusion of children and adults in Catholic faith communities since 1967, it has many resources and “YES” it is still relevant! http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=21 Our Board President presents a brief overview of an assessment she presents as an article in this edition. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=14 The Spiritual assessment Tool may be a resource for you to nourish the spirituality of the person in your life who has an intellectual/developmental disability. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=15 Summary of presentation given by Peggy Gerovac, Director of Pro Life for the Diocese of Cleveland at NAFIM conference http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=23 How synagogues have begun to create caring communities of inclusion for individuals with disabilities http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=35 Family spirituality by Fr Enzo Addari. Fr Enzo presents a beautiful theological reflection on the spirituality of a family that has a member with IDD. The meaning of having a child with IDD and its place in God's overall wisdom and providence http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=34 A reflection by Deacon Wayne Corrion on a personal experience of ministering to a group of adults with developmental disAbilities who had gathered in Jackson, Michigan for their annual retreat. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=10 http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=32 Our E-Journal has reached it's 1st Anniversary! We've had the honor to publish 16 articles on various subjects. Will you be the next to write for us? Please send your suggestions on topics and how we can continue to improve it! http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=37 Our Spring Issue brings us inspiring authors who took time to share their wisdom and expertise with us! http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=17 Gospel Dramas help persons with disabilities to actively spread the Good News while participating in a group experience that promotes Gospel values. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=27 For three years the Diocese of Harrisburg (PA) has been taking pastoral and practical steps to include persons with disabilities into parish life. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=24 http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=18 How do people who are relatively healthy and functional relate to persons who are challenged by physical, mental and emotional disabilities? http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=22 This article talks about the problem of "traditions" being a major barrier to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the church. The change that would come with their presence is something that is needed for the church to be the Body of Christ http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=33 Nella shares a personal experience, one that eventually involved her faith community in a way no one expected... http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=6 During the last 40 years NAfIM has done much to speak for and bring about the inclusion of people with IDD in the Catholic Church. Join us in our vision for the future! http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=25 This E-Journal presents inter-faith reflections, an overview of the history of religious educational philosophies and a useful assessment tool for meassuring spiritual strengths!! http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=13 Four authors offer summaries of their 2008 NAfIM Conference presentations and Rev. James J. Bacik presents the essay, “Reflections.” http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=7 Our first issue will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of NAfIM and specifically, several of the presenters at the Annual Conference held at Sawmill Creek in Huron, Ohio, in September of 2008. http://www.nafim.org/news/article.php?articleid=16 Including Indiviudals with a developmental disorder (Autism) in our Universal Church can be simple and exciting, if started early in the Indidiviudals life