Nazareth House Birmingham

10/01/2025

Nazareth House, a Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama program providing religious education, sacramental preparation, liturgy and advocacy to those with intellectual disabilities is growing! We are in need of legos, lego sets with instructions, and duplos for children and teens to work with while they are learning the faith. Items may be dropped off at Saint Francis Xavier church office.

08/16/2025

We had an amazing turnout at our annual training workshop for volunteer teen catechists! We had record number teens who have committed to the year or have been trained and hope to commit shortly!

About half of our catechists are bilingual which will help us serve children from Englsih and Spanish speaking families in a multi-cultural way.

07/03/2025

We are saddened by the tremendous cuts to Medicaid and pray for the safety and welfare of those with intellectual disabilities.

06/26/2025

Nazareth House is in search of an adult volunteer with professional experience in special education related work to serve with us on Saturday mornings at Saint Francis. Stipend provided! Previous catechists also encouraged to apply. Please contact [email protected]

04/28/2025

We are thrilled to share that Diego received his First Holy Communion on Saturday. His teenage volunteer catechists were at his side and his whole family was present. Congratulations, Diego!

02/06/2025

See this important message from our friends at The The Arc of Alabama. You may call in even if you see this message after February 6th.

02/01/2025

09/24/2024

Parents of children with special needs, please complete this survey.

Your voice matters, and we need YOU to help shape the future care of individuals with disabilities in our state. Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS) conducts a vital needs assessment every five years. This is our chance to identify the most pressing issues facing our amazing kids and their families. Parents, caregivers, providers, youth, and teens (14-21) with disabilities—we need to hear from you!

Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey. Your input will directly impact the programs and services that make a difference in many lives. Together, we can create positive change for Alabama's children and youth with special healthcare needs.

Go to https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78yiAszMUTfTqn4

04/20/2024

This is a wonderful season at Nazareth House! We have two Confirmations and a First Holy Communion this month. Here, Rosa is practicing for her First Holy Communion with Mrs. Houser with an unconsecrated host. She and her teenage volunteer catechist have worked hard all year and Rosa is very prepared.

11/11/2023

Today Vince and Elizabeth discussed the weekend’s Gospel reading and then Elizabeth drew a picture before mass.