Is the Catholic Church ableist?
Catholic parishes around the United States proudly champion the ethos of "All Are Welcome," echoing the sentiments of Marty Haugen's celebrated song. In striving to literally embody this principle, parishes often facilitate accessibility for people with disabilities, implementing accommodations such as ADA-compliant doors and parking spaces. However, the church's broader teachings, theology, and liturgy don't always accommodate everyone.

Does the church do a good job welcoming people with disabilities?

Have you heard Catholics use disability and illness as a metaphor for sin?

Is the Catholic Church ableist? U.S. Catholic wants to know.
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1.  I have heard a sermon addressing disability justice before.
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2.  I have seen stereotypes about disabilities perpetuated within my church community.
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3.    I have heard Catholics speak about disabled people in a dehumanizing way.
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4.   I consider healing to be a blessing from God.
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5.  I have prayed that someone with disabilities may be healed.
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6.   I have heard prayers for the miraculous healing of disabilities at Mass.
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7.   I have heard blindness or deafness being used as a metaphor for sin.
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8.  I have heard people with disabilities used as examples of the "least of these" or the "less fortunate" in scripture.
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9.   I believe that discussions about disability justice should be a regular part of church teachings and conversations.
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10.   I think the church does a good job of welcoming people with disabilities.
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11.   I am comfortable discussing disabilities openly in my church community.
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12.  My parish has people with disabilities in positions of leadership.
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13.   Sometimes attending church with people with disabilities—whether physical or mental—makes me uncomfortable.
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14.   I am confident in my ability to interact respectfully and inclusively with individuals with disabilities in my church.
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