Adaptive Faith Formation Tools

Some children need to move or rock to focus or stay calm—let them! Every brain is unique, not right or wrong, just different. Some individuals, including those with autism, may struggle with sensory input like sight, touch, or movement.

Adaptive faith tools, like picture missals, social stories, fidgets, and Mass kits can help these individuals participate more fully in the Mass and faith formation.

Picture Missals & Social Stories

Picture missals and social stories help individuals participate in Mass by setting expectations for what is going to happen and how they should respond. This allows people to visualize themselves going through Mass beforehand and can ease anxiety.

My First Interactive Mass Book

Beautiful artwork and hands-on activities like wheels, flaps, and tracing invite children into the beauty of the Mass.

My Picture Missal Flip Book

The Picture Missal Flip Book and Mass Picture Cards walk individuals through the parts of the Mass and provide cues for actions and gestures.

We Go to Mass

Print and laminate this picture schedule and use a paper clip to track progression of the Mass.

Vamos a la Misa

Use un clip para seguir el progreso de la Misa.

Social Story Going to Mass Book

This Going to Mass social story uses a combination of easy-to-understand language and illustrations to help your child feel more prepared and confident about going to church.

Going to Mass Social Narrative

This social narrative can be downloaded and edited to include pictures of your parish.

Visual Schedule for Catholic Mass

Help children with autism and sensory processing disorders stay in church services with this useful tool tailored to the order of service.

The Mass Window Chart

The Mass Window Chart helps children grow in their Catholic faith as they move through easy-to-read charts, closing each window as they learn.

Fidget Tools

Fidgets are tools to use in church, faith formation classes, prayer groups, youth group, etc. to help those with sensory needs to attend, focus and help to calm by reducing stress and anxiety. These are not toys, they are learning tools!

Fidgets can offer different sensory experiences based on the individual needs. When selecting fidget tools be mindful of your child's needs and the environment they will be in. Example: Fidgets needed for Mass may require more discretion, and you will want to opt for quieter fidget tools that won't distract others or disrupt the Mass.

Pop It Rosary Ring

Tactile fidgets focus on touch, and are what many of us think of when we think of a fidget. The Pop It Rosary Ring combines the fun of a fidget toy with the spiritual essence of a rosary.

Liquid Color Timer

Visual fidget tools provide mesmerizing visuals that can be calming to look at. This Liquid Color Timer features complimentary colors that fall for approximately one minute.

Noise-Reduction Earmuffs

Noise-reduction earmuffs can provide sensory reduction, which helps sound-sensitive individual manage stress and anxiety in loud environments (like when the organ is playing at Mass).

Weighted Lap Plushies

Weighted lap plushies can help calm restless legs and help individuals focus. The weight can also provide a calming deep pressure.

Mass Kits

Mass kits can help children better understand the parts of the Mass by changing it from "a thing I to go" to "a thing I actively participate in." Each of the options below will teach children what is happening during the Mass, and some options can be taken to Mass to encourage participation during their normal Sunday Mass experience.

My Mass Kit

This child version of the celebration of Mass comes complete with a colorful 24-page illustrated spiral booklet and carrying case with shoulder strap and name tag.

My Pop-Out Mass Kit

Unfold, assemble and play Mass! Names of each piece are printed on the back, plus an insert teaches about Holy Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

My Pray & Play Busy Book

This all-in-one felt book is everything you need for Mass. Each page is a delightful adventure, featuring iconic scenes from the Bible, prayers, and liturgical learning.

Quiet Mass Set

The Quiet Mass Set helps children learn the vessels, rites, and importance of Mass in an interactive way.