Original scientific paper

Catechesis and Sacramentalization of the Deaf

Ante Mateljan orcid.org/0000-0001-6481-364X ; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split
Jakša Korda

Abstract

In the beginning of this work, the principles and guidelines
for the relationship with the persons with special needs in
catechesis and pastoral are presented. In the second part,
dedicated to the special situation of deaf people, the issue
of semiotic language is explained and the main stages of the
development of education and pastoral of the deaf are shown. In
the third part the principles for the catechization of the persons
with special needs are applied to the specific catechization
of the deaf. At the end, in a nutshell, the present state in
the sacramentalization of the deaf is presented and also the
possibilities that open in that field. The aim of the work is to
point at the need for more intensive work in the catechesis and
pastoral of the deaf and the importance of semiotic language
when preparing for the sacraments and celebration of sacraments
in the community of the deaf. Furthermore, the need for the
education of catechists and priests about semiotic language is
pointed out. It is desirable that such persons themselves are
the members of community of the deaf. The Church is invited to
provide openness in preparations for permanent deaconry and
priesthood of deaf persons.

Keywords

persons with special needs; the deaf; catechization of the deaf; sacramentalization of the deaf

Hrčak ID:

91086

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/91086

Publication date:

16.3.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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